Strategic SEND and Inclusion Lead Location: Based in Crewe (Hybrid Working), with travel to Macclesfield and other Cheshire East premises Rate: £55.61 per hour We are seeking an experienced and visionary professional to join us as our Strategic SEND and Inclusion Lead. This is a key opportunity to drive system-wide improvement and inclusive practice, helping to deliver the best possible outcomes for children and young people across the borough. As Strategic SEND and Inclusion Lead, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership for all SEND and inclusion services across the local authority.
• Oversee statutory assessment, educational psychology, autism support, sensory and specialist teaching services, and behaviour support.
• Lead the delivery of the SEND strategy and ensure compliance with all statutory duties through a strong and responsive Local Offer.
• Drive the Delivering Better Value (DBV) programme to embed transformational, sustainable change.
• Foster a high-performance culture centred on accountability, challenge, and continuous improvement.
• Lead the co-production of services with children, young people, parents, and carers, ensuring their experiences shape delivery.
• Ensure inspection readiness and demonstrate real improvement in educational and life outcomes.
• Champion a single, inclusive strategic vision across Children's Services, other council directorates, and partners.
• Promote joined-up working between children's and adults' services to support vulnerable and disadvantaged young people.

We are looking for a senior leader with:

• Strong experience in SEND or inclusive education leadership
• A clear understanding of legislation, inspection frameworks, and system transformation
• Proven ability to drive strategic improvements and lead complex partnerships
• A passion for inclusion and delivering real outcomes for children and families

To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.