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Assistant Director, Inclusion

Employer
Somerset Council
Location
Somerset
Salary
up to £89,545
Closing date
9 Oct 2020

Job Details

We’ve got ambitious plans for Somerset. It’s a vibrant, wellconnected place. Our vision is to improve lives through innovative services that create a thriving and productive County, resilient communities, successful partnerships, and support to those who need it most.

As Assistant Director, Inclusion, you will lead our provision of inclusive education and the assessment and care of children with special educational needs and disabilities. You will be essential in uniting stakeholders across Education, Health and Care, creating a collaborative and seamless service across our county. Children, young people, and their families are at the centre of what we do. You will help drive the raising of standards, the improvement of outcomes and the consistency with which we assess and meet the needs of our communities.

Collaboration is key to the success of this role. We are looking for a proven leader who understands how to work with others to achieve the best outcomes. You should have a demonstrable track record of raising standards for children with SEND along with the ability to communicate effectively and clearly with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

To find out more, visit www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe67442 or for a confidential conversation contact our advising consultants at GatenbySanderson: Frazer Thouard (0203 854 1485) or Rachel Cox (0113 205 60).

Closing Date: midnight Friday 9th October.

Company

The Council’s duties and services

The Council’s duties and services are managed by the elected councillors (known within the Council as ‘members’) through its democratic structure.

In accordance with government legislation, the Unitary Council has:

  • Appointed a Leader of Council, who has formed a single party Executive of ten members (together they take key decisions and are responsible for the day-to-day running of the Council)
  • Five cross party Scrutiny Committees:
    • Scrutiny for Climate and Place
    • Scrutiny for Children and Families
    • Scrutiny for Adults and Health
    • Scrutiny for Communities
    • Scrutiny for Corporate and Resources
  • A Licensing and Regulatory Committee responsible for the Council’s licensing functions
  • A Strategic Planning Committee, along with 4 Area Planning Committees responsible for the Council’s planning and regulatory functions
  • A Health and Wellbeing Board involving representatives from several partners

The Unitary Council of 110 elected members is responsible for deciding the democratic arrangements for the Council, agreeing our policy framework and each year’s budget.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0300 123 2224
Location
County Hall
Somerset
United Kingdom

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