SEND Tribunals and Resolutions Officer
Vacancy Details
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,363 - £39,152 |
| Location: | Hazel Trees |
| Job Type: | Full Time, Permanent |
| Category: | City Council (External Vacancy) |
| Closing Date: | 19/09/2025 |
| Reference: | 0000025019 |
Description
Directorate: Children and Families
Section: SENMAS
Grade: Level 9
Salary: £36,363 - £39,152
Hours: 37
This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.
The SENMAS Team are looking to appoint a dynamic and resourceful Tribunals Officer to ensure compliance within the SEND tribunal and mediation processes whilst they strive to improve SEN Education Health and Care Plans across the city.
The ability to manage your own time and complete work to strict deadlines is vital, as is the ability to ensure good working relationships with other agencies, schools, parents and young people.
The ideal candidate will have an excellent knowledge of the Code of Practice and current relevant caselaw with experience of working in SEND and representing Local Authorities within mediation and tribunal processes.
A good working knowledge of IT systems and the ability to work within a busy, enthusiastic team is desirable.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.
To Apply
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In order to apply for this vacancy, you must be able to supply the required answers to the following questions:
- Do you have the Right to Work in the UK?