Chief Education Officer for Inclusive Learning

Nottingham City Council; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is recruiting a Director of Education to shape the strategic direction of education across Nottingham. Hybrid working, generating improvements in outcomes, inclusion and opportunities for children and young people.

You will lead statutory education functions, build partnerships with schools, academy trusts and external agencies, and drive system-wide improvement to deliver high-quality services and outcomes for Nottingham's children.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent educational qualification with leadership qualification or willingness to work towards one
• Significant senior leadership experience within education services, school leadership, academy trusts or comparable environment
• Strong understanding of education legislation, statutory responsibilities and national education policy
• Proven track record of delivering improvements in educational standards, inclusion and outcomes
• Experience of leading large-scale transformation and service improvement programmes
• Strong partnership working skills across agencies and stakeholders
• Financial, commercial and strategic awareness with analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to operate within a politically led organisation
• Commitment to inclusion and improving life chances for all children and young people

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory education functions including inclusion, SEND, early years, school admissions, education welfare, educational psychology and school improvement
• Provide expert educational advice to senior leaders, elected members and partners
• Translate strategic priorities into measurable improvements and drive delivery across Nottingham
• Shape strategic direction of education across the city and partner across services to improve outcomes

Job description

Nottingham City Council is recruiting a Director of Education to shape the strategic direction of education across Nottingham. Hybrid working, generating improvements in outcomes, inclusion and opportunities for children and young people.

You will lead statutory education functions, build partnerships with schools, academy trusts and external agencies, and drive system-wide improvement to deliver high-quality services and outcomes for Nottingham's children.