We have an exciting opportunity for Part Time (0.6) Locality Lead to join Southampton City Council (SCC) in the SEND Service.
About the team
Our SEND Service is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. We work collaboratively with schools, professionals, and families to deliver inclusive and impactful support.
About the role
This exciting opportunity is for a Locality Lead based in the SEND Service on a part time basis (0.6). As a Locality Lead, you will play a key role in supporting the SEND Mainstream Funding Cluster Model, which has been introduced to improve support and outcomes for all pupils with SEND.
The SEND Mainstream Funding Cluster Model allows education settings to access High Needs funding in an efficient way and can be utilised in a flexible manner, supporting individual pupils, groups of students and wider project work.
The Cluster model also lends itself to greater co-operation between professionals and more frequent opportunities for peer mentoring and solution focused discussion.
Key responsibilities include:
- Chairing and supporting Locality Cluster Meetings and contributing to city-wide strategic planning.
- Conducting quality assurance visits to settings and supporting funded projects.
- Delivering training and guidance on the Cluster Model to professionals.
- Sharing best practice in SEND and inclusion across schools.
- Advising on referrals and supporting the development of inclusive provision.
For further information about this role please view the job description.
About you
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced individuals to lead and manage the developing SEND and Inclusive practice across the city. We are looking for individuals with:
- A qualification such as the National Award for SEN Coordination or equivalent in SEND leadership.
- Proven leadership experience in SEND across multiple settings.
- In-depth knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and inclusive teaching strategies.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively across multi-agency teams.
What we can offer you
Here at Southampton City Council, we have a range of different perks and benefits, including:
- A generous local government pension scheme.
- Flexible working, with up to 13 days of Flexi Leave.
- Hybrid working arrangements.
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
- Online benefits – salary sacrifice schemes, benefits, and discounts.
- Great local transport links.
- Employee assistance programme with access to our health, wellbeing, and support services.
For further information on our benefits package, please visit: Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)
If you feel you have the necessary background, experience, and skills to undertake this role, we would like to hear from you.
Contact details for informal discussion:
For further information and details regarding the Locality Lead (Secondment) please contact please contact Daniel Beck (Head of Strategic SEND) at [email protected].
Interview Information:
Please note that interviews are scheduled for Friday 25th September 2026.
Recruitment contact details:
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 023 8083 4033
For more information about SCC please visit Southampton City Council
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