OR119296 – SEF Programme Lead – Interims

Work Pattern: Hybrid role with minimum 2 days a week in office

PAYE Pay Rate: £558.03 per day

Main Purpose of the Role

Lead the writing and development of Redbridge Council’s SEND Self-Evaluation Framework (SEF) ahead of inspection, reviewing service performance, gathering evidence and identifying areas for improvement.

Typical Day Overview

• Review SEND performance data and improvement plans.

• Write and update the SEND Self-Evaluation Framework.

• Gather evidence from education, health and children’s services.

• Identify strengths, weaknesses and gaps in service delivery.

• Work with senior leaders to prepare for inspection.

Key Skills and Responsibilities

• SEND Improvement & Inspection Preparation

• SEF Writing & Report Writing

• Performance Data Analysis

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Programme & Action Plan Management

• Strategic Planning & Service Improvement

Essential Experience and Qualifications

• Proven experience in SEND improvement within a local authority.

• Experience writing a SEND SEF or similar inspection report.

• Knowledge of SEND inspection requirements and the SEND Code of Practice.

• Experience preparing for Ofsted/CQC SEND inspections.

• Strong analytical, report-writing and communication skills.

• Experience working with education, health and children’s services