Deputy Head of Service Barnet Early Years SEND Advisory Team

Barnet Early Years SEND Advisory Team is a highly regarded, integrated outreach team supporting children under 5 with SEND across Barnet. We work collaboratively with families, early years settings, schools and multi-agency partners to ensure early identification, effective intervention, and strong outcomes for children.

The role

As Deputy Head of Service, you will play a pivotal role in bridging strategic leadership and operational delivery.

You will:

• Lead the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring high-quality, consistent practice
• Support and deputise for the Head of Service
• Oversee triage, allocation, and caseload management, ensuring timely and impactful support
• Alongside the Head of Service line manage and develop a skilled, education team
• Champion inclusive, evidence-informed early years practice across the borough
• Strengthen multi-agency working and co-production with families

• Contribute to training, service development, and system-wide improvement

  Alongside your leadership responsibilities, you will maintain a caseload, modelling excellent practice through direct work with children, families, and settings.

  About you

  We are looking for a passionate and experienced professional who:

  Has substantial experience in early years SEND (including working with children with complex needs)

Demonstrates strong leadership and organisational skills

Can confidently coach, develop, and inspire others

Has a deep understanding of child development, inclusion, and the SEND Code of Practice

Is committed to co-production with families and multi-agency collaboration

Brings resilience, warmth, and a solution-focused mindset

A sense of humour and the ability to build strong relationships quickly are essential in this role.

We offer

A highly skilled, supportive, and values-driven team

Strong leadership and a clear service vision

Opportunities to influence practice across a borough-wide system that is highly regarded for it SEND practice

Ongoing professional development and leadership growth

A role where you can make a meaningful difference every day

Interested?

If you would like to be part of a team that is passionate about improving outcomes for young children with, SEND and their families, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal conversation, please contact the school office on 020 8368 5336. The Head of Service Joann Moore will be happy to discuss the position further. Additional working hours as a Lead Practitioner in the team can be considered and discussed prior to application or at the interview should you wish to work full time.

Oakleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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