Vision and Multi-Sensory Impairment Team Leader
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
21/03/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 19/04/2023 23:59
Salary:
£50,122 - £55,360 Leadership 6-10
Employment Location:
Education Development Centre, Spennymoor. You may be required to work at any council workplace within County Durham. Locations may carry differing responsibilities
Further Information
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
As the Team Leader, you will provide leadership and management for the team to ensure an effective and efficient provision for vision and/or multi-sensory impaired pupils across the Local Authority in a range of educational settings by:
• Managing the operational planning, delivery, service development and quality assurance measures for the Vision and Multi-Sensory Impairment team, to promote inclusion and effective learning.
• Providing outstanding leadership, supervision and line management for a range of teaching and non-teaching staff. This includes taking the initiative in operational service delivery decisions, demonstrating good problem-solving skills and resolving any challenges in a solution-oriented way.
• Supporting the strategic development of the service and working collaboratively with SEND and Inclusion Team Leaders and strategic managers on service priorities.
• Working in partnership with families, educational setting staff and liaising with other agencies including Social Care teams and colleagues from Health and voluntary agencies, to promote inclusion, identify support needs and co-ordinate a cohesive approach to support.
• Contributing to managing a budget and the effective use and management of resources and equipment.
• Maintaining good working policies for the team as well as identifying and organising CPD opportunities.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will have substantial experience of working with staff who support pupils with SEND or additional needs. You will have experience in, or qualifications relevant to Vision and Multi- Sensory impairment, or a willingness to complete relevant training. You will be able to work independently, to lead, engage and inspire a team of professional and be able to contribute to the wider service priorities in the SEND and Inclusion service.
WE OFFER
• A strong induction into the Sensory team and the wider Specialist Inclusion Services.
• Ongoing CPD throughout the year
• Regular opportunities for supervision and support
If you would like to know more about other benefits, please follow this link: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits (benefits are subject to individual Terms and Conditions).
Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.
If you would like more information about the post please contact Cath Ridley, Vision and Multi-Sensory Team Leader Tel. No. 07880180151 or Paula Nagel, Senior Educational Psychologist on Tel. No. 03000 263333 for an informal discussion.
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise the value of difference, having a diverse talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and can provide support throughout the recruitment process, for more information please refer to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion page on our website.
HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.
Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.
INTERVIEWS
Shortlisting will take place on 21 April 2023
Interviews are scheduled to be held on 28 April 2023
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.