Service Manager - Schools and Governance

Oxfordshire County Council; Town of Oxford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Nova Scotia is seeking a Service Manager for Schools and Governance. This role is pivotal in ensuring high-quality governance and school improvement across educational settings. Responsibilities include leading school improvement initiatives, managing governance compliance, and collaborating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a solid educational leadership background and exhibit strong strategic planning abilities to enhance children's learning environments. Opportunities for flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership roles within education.
• Strong understanding of governance and school improvement.
• Ability to manage complex teams and stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the organisation of school improvement.
• Ensure compliance with educational governance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance education quality.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Collaboration

Understanding of educational regulatory bodies

Education

Relevant educational leadership qualification

Job description

Service Manager - Schools and Governance

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking leader to join its senior team as Service Manager for Schools and Governance. This vital role offers an exciting opportunity to ensure that our schools and settings have access to high quality governance and school improvement as well being a key liaison between the local authority and our educational establishments. Oxfordshire Central to the role will be a commitment to support our most vulnerable children and young people and to supporting our services to become more inclusive. As a Service Manager, you will take strategic responsibility for managing the workflow of governance and services for our schools across the County. Working collaboratively with colleagues, schools, multi-academy trusts, regulators and other key stakeholders, you will ensure that Oxfordshires education infrastructure keeps pace with the countys performance, standards and effectiveness, responding to ever changing demographic needs with efficacy.

Main duties of the job

You will lead on the organisation of school improvement , including our traded services programmes and respond innovatively to the deployment of advisors, partners and programmes across the county. This role requires an in-depth understanding of educational regulatory bodies such as Ofsted and its revised framework, a commitment to understanding the changing demands of schools and their communitys county wide. You will also be responsible for working closely with the Assistant Director on the financial portfolio picture of our schools across the county. Your ability to build strong partnerships and influence at the highest levels will be critical, as will your capacity to manage complex teams out in the field and ensure that governance at a statutory level is compliant and well managed. You will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders, balancing competing priorities and ensuring that Oxfordshires children and families benefit from the highest quality learning environments.

About us

This is a brand new but immensely rewarding role, offering the chance to make a real difference to the educational landscape in one of Englands most vibrant and dynamic counties. We are seeking an education leader who will drive a high-performance, cost-effective service that delivers outstanding educational outcomes. Everyday youll be challenged in a new way, supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions. Were not afraid to do things differently and our dynamic culture means this is a place where new ideas are embraced, and innovation thrives. We believe that together, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself while raising the bar for the future of UK public services.

Job responsibilities

Together, were the moment makers

Together, were shaping childrens education for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire County Council is committed to delivering educational excellence for our children and young people through continuous and innovative improvements across our educational system. Our ambitious transformation programme, Delivering the Future Together, aims to make us an employer, partner, and place shaper of choice. As the sector looks ahead to the biggest structural change in half a century, can your educational leadership expertise contribute to the legacy Oxfordshire County Council delivers for future generations?

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a DisabilityConfident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.