Locality Lead/Senior Practitioner
Nottinghamshire County CouncilNottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom
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About the role
Teacher Salary Range
£47,472 - £51,048 (pro rata for part time)
Allowances may apply, including TLR and/or SEN payments as agreed by the manager.
Type of vacancy
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
Hours per week
Full Time
Work Base
Sir John Robinson House, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 6DA
Working Arrangements
Hybrid
Job Description / Person Specification
Locality Lead JDPS.pdf – 168KB Opens in a new window
Number of posts
1
Interview date
5 October 2026
Closing Date
20 September 2026 23:55
The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.
Nottinghamshire County Council is committed to improving outcomes for children, young people and families across Nottinghamshire. The SEND Inclusion Service works with schools, partners and families to promote inclusion, remove barriers and enable children and young people with special educational needs to thrive.
We are seeking an experienced and committed Locality Lead/Senior Practitioner to join our Communication and Interaction Team. The role will provide leadership, specialist advice, training and support to schools, families and settings, with a focus on improving outcomes for children and young people with communication and interaction needs, including neurodivergent learners.
In This Role, You Will
£47,472 - £51,048 (pro rata for part time)
Allowances may apply, including TLR and/or SEN payments as agreed by the manager.
Type of vacancy
Permanent
Work pattern
Full Time
Hours per week
Full Time
Work Base
Sir John Robinson House, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 6DA
Working Arrangements
Hybrid
Job Description / Person Specification
Locality Lead JDPS.pdf – 168KB Opens in a new window
Number of posts
1
Interview date
5 October 2026
Closing Date
20 September 2026 23:55
The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.
Nottinghamshire County Council is committed to improving outcomes for children, young people and families across Nottinghamshire. The SEND Inclusion Service works with schools, partners and families to promote inclusion, remove barriers and enable children and young people with special educational needs to thrive.
We are seeking an experienced and committed Locality Lead/Senior Practitioner to join our Communication and Interaction Team. The role will provide leadership, specialist advice, training and support to schools, families and settings, with a focus on improving outcomes for children and young people with communication and interaction needs, including neurodivergent learners.
In This Role, You Will
- Lead and coordinate: Support specialist teachers and teaching assistants within the Communication and Interaction Team to provide targeted guidance to schools and partners, using data and intelligence to identify priorities and direct support effectively.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
- A positive approach to inclusion and a clear understanding of strategies that develop inclusive practice in schools for pupils with SEND, particularly communication and interaction needs.
- Significant leadership experience, preferably within special educational needs.
- Substantial experience of working with children and young people with complex communication and interaction needs, including neurodivergent learners.
- Extensive knowledge of the educational implications of communication and interaction needs and a broad range of special educational needs.
- Knowledge of current policy, statutory guidance and research relating to communication and interaction, neurodiversity, SEND and safeguarding.
- Well-developed interpersonal, organisational and professional skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and partnerships.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Strong leadership: The ability to motivate colleagues, set clear expectations and support effective service delivery, particularly during times of significant change.
- A place to belong: A welcoming and inclusive working environment where colleagues are valued and supported.
- Community impact: The chance to make a real difference to children, young people and their families.
- Professional growth: Opportunities for professional development and training.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and requirements.
This post is on Teachers’ terms and conditions. Salary is payable on the Teachers’ Pay Scale, plus TLR 1a and SEN allowance.
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For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Simon Ray on 01158040823 or by email simon.ray@nottscc.gov.uk.
Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.
Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.
A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and tempo
rary, unless otherwise stated.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.
Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Nottinghamshire County Council, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2461 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~99k in sampleP25 £39kP75 £49k
£34kmedian £44k£54k
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