Director of Education

Director of Education

Initial 6 month interim contract
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Hybrid working

 

CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week in early June

 

A rare opportunity to lead a high-impact, system-wide portfolio. Reporting to the Director of Children’s Services, you’ll lead a senior team and oversee education, SEND, inclusion, skills and employability- driving outcomes for children, families and communities during a period of transformation; a crucial leader within SEND reforms and partnership collaboration. With the council due a full SEND inspection, you will drive the focus and clarity across services to achieve excellent practice and strong outcomes for Children, Learners & Families.

 

Your role as Director of Education:

• Provide visible, system‑wide leadership across education, participation, skills, SEND and inclusion
• Act as the principal professional adviser on education standards, school improvement and learner achievement
• Lead and assure delivery of statutory duties, including key agendas in Inclusion, sufficiency of school places and safeguarding of vulnerable children
• Drive whole‑system improvement, performance management and financial sustainability across the service
• Build and sustain powerful partnerships with colleagues across the system, members, schools, FE, HE, employers and regional and national stakeholders

 

You will communicate a compelling vision, embed a customer‑focused and innovative culture and champion inclusion, social mobility and child poverty reduction. You will also play a critical role corporately, enabling senior leaders to focus on council‑wide priorities while ensuring your services consistently deliver impact and value for money.

 

Your experience as Director of Education:

• Significant senior leadership experience within Educational Statutory services in a local authority setting.
• Proven track record of raising standards, inclusion, school improvement and SEND delivery
• Strong background in safeguarding, statutory compliance and risk management
• Experience of leading complex transformation, commissioning and culture change in line with the SEND reforms.
• Political acumen with the ability to influence elected members and executive leaders through collaborative and decisive leadership.

 

If you’re interested in discussing this role in more detail or know someone who would be a strong fit for the Director of Education, please contact Athena on 0117 3137110 or apply today.

 

We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation.

 

Our clients are committed to building a diverse workforce. Recruiting decisions are based solely on skills and experience, and any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported throughout the process.