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Salary: EAI 16 - 19 + 3 SPA (£55,854 - £59,625 up to £62,653 per annum)
This vacancy is only available to employees of Cardiff Council including Cardiff Works and Agency Workers currently engaged with the Council.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Inclusion Service, and play a leading role in the implementation of the ALN Transformation Programme in Cardiff.
The Inclusion Service is part of the Education and Lifelong Learning Directorate, and is responsible for ensuring the council meets its statutory responsibilities to children and young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
About the job
In this role you will play a leading role in the ALN implementation process, providing strategic and operational management of the ALN Planning Monitoring and Review section of the Inclusion Service to ensure a smooth transition from the statutory requirements set out in the Sen Code of Practice for Wales (2002), to new responsibilities under the ALN Code.
You will lead on development of systems to monitor and evaluate school and local authority performance in relation to the wellbeing and progress of learners with ALN; supportive partnership working and consultation with parents and carers; develop and embed effective processes for sharing information, avoiding conflict and resolving disputes.
The role will support the Head of Inclusion in relation to the planning and development of ALN specialist provision.
In collaboration with the Principle Education Psychologist and the Achievement Leader Inclusion (ALN Specialist Services), you will lead on the development of effective Person Centred Practice in schools, settings and council service; promote systems that place the ‘voice of the child’ at the heart of ALN planning and practice.
What We Are Looking For From You
We are looking for an experienced education practitioner with proven leadership skills and the ability to lead and manage change. You will have excellent knowledge and understanding of the ALN Code, and the SEN Code of Practice for Wales (2002); and the implications of both Codes for council policy and practice.
You will have experience of working in collaboration with health, children services, parent partnership services and other partners to promote inclusion and improve outcomes for children and young people with ALN.
Additional information
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Interviews for this post will be held in person. Appropriate health and safety measures will be observed, in line with Welsh Government guidance in relation to COVID-19.
If you require further information about this post or would like an informal conversation, please contact Jennie Hughes jehughes@cardiff.gov.uk
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