Head of SEND

Head of SEND

Contract - Permanent

Location - Hybrid / Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG

Salary - £72,917 - £81,700

Changing Lives, Changing Futures

Nottingham City Council is on a significant journey of improvement, reform and transformation across Children’s and Education Services.

We are redesigning services, strengthening practice, and building a more connected system around children, young people, and families. With a clear vision, strong leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement, this is an exciting opportunity to join us and help shape the future of services across our city.

As Head of SEND - You will have a vital leadership role in shaping and delivering Nottingham's vision for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. As a key member of the Children's and Education Services Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic direction across SEND services, ensuring children, young people and families receive high‑quality, inclusive support that improves outcomes and life chances.

Working collaboratively with education, health, and social care partners, you will lead service transformation, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with statutory duties and national reforms.
We are looking for an inspiring and influential leader with a strong track record of delivering improvement within complex SEND systems. You will combine strategic vision with operational excellence, translating national policy into effective local practice while championing co‑production with children, young people, and families.

With a commitment to innovation, partnership working and inclusive practice, you will play a key role in strengthening Nottingham's SEND offer, ensuring services are responsive, sustainable, and focused on achieving the very best outcomes for children and young people.

You will hold an appropriate professional qualification as a qualified and registered social worker or an equivalent and relevant qualification (at degree level). Or Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent qualification.

Why Nottingham?

This is a pivotal moment for Children's and Education Services in Nottingham. We are investing in leadership, strengthening our services, and creating the conditions for long term success.

Our vision is simple: every child and young person should be seen, heard, and supported to thrive.

In Return We Offer

• Salary £72,917 to £81,700 (SLMG3)
• Flexible hybrid working
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with 18.5% employer contribution
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• A strong commitment to employee wellbeing

Closing date: Sunday 23 August 2026 at 11.59pm