Job Description

We are seeking to appoint a Tribunals and Mediations Manager. The successful candidate will have primary responsibility for :-

• The daily operational and business needs of the Tribunals and Mediations service within the SEN team.
• You will have the responsibility of supervision of members of staff and be responsible for managing, developing and appraising these members of staff
• In this challenging opportunity you will need experience of Tribunals and Mediations and have excellent management and negotiation skills to support the SEN team to ensure long term sustainability.
• Excellent opportunity to develop particular skills or training provided or challenging role.

Experience and/or knowledge of SEND legislation is essential. In return, you will be offered training and an opportunity to develop skills in the SEN environment. You will be given regular supervision and be part of a thriving dynamic team.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Feray Souleiman, Head of SEN assessments and placements - 02083597007.

If you need assistance, please email the BELS HR Team at: hr.barnetbels@barnet.gov.uk quoting job title.

Closing date for applications: 15/10/2026- Midnight. Interview date: w/commencing 20/10/2026 at the Colindale offices

Barnet Education and Learning Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check is required for all successful applicants. In addition, if this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, the successful applicant will be required to declare.

We are committed to practising in ways that are equitable, anti-racist and culturally responsive and we welcome candidates who share this commitment. We have developed an equity and anti-racism policy which outlines our values and actions in this area including ongoing CPD and offering support to our school community. Recruitment of a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve is part of our ongoing commitment and is embedded in this policy and therefore, we welcome applicants who are underrepresented in our profession.

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