Director of Education, Inclusion & Strategy

New Start; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Brent Council in London seeks a Director of Education, Partnerships and Strategy to shape services for children and families, champion school improvement, and lead SEND inclusion within a broad educational remit. The post partners with headteachers and key agencies across health and commissioning to drive better outcomes.

You will manage substantial budgets, including children in care placements, and provide system leadership to advance Brent’s outcomes for its children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Champion school effectiveness and engage regularly with headteachers.
• Accountable for inclusion for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
• Oversee the broad school place planning agenda and strategic relationships that underpin outcomes for children and young people.
• Lead across the wider children’s system, working with health, commissioning and other stakeholders.
• Provide oversight of substantial budgets, including children in care placements.

Job description

Brent Council in London seeks a Director of Education, Partnerships and Strategy to shape services for children and families, champion school improvement, and lead SEND inclusion within a broad educational remit. The post partners with headteachers and key agencies across health and commissioning to drive better outcomes.

You will manage substantial budgets, including children in care placements, and provide system leadership to advance Brent’s outcomes for its children and young people.