Director of Education & System-Wide Innovation

Community Care Live; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham City Council is seeking an exceptional Director of Education to lead education strategy, standards, inclusion and outcomes across the city. This hybrid role is based at Loxley House, Nottingham, with responsibility for statutory education functions and cross-agency collaboration to improve outcomes for children and young people.

The successful candidate will bring extensive senior leadership experience in education, knowledge of national policy, and a track record of delivering

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, plus leadership qualification or willingness to pursue one.
• Significant senior leadership experience in education services, school leadership, or academy trusts.
• Strong understanding of education legislation, statutory responsibilities and policy.
• Proven track record of improving educational standards, inclusion and outcomes.
• Experience of leading large-scale transformation and service improvement programmes.
• Strong partnership building across agencies and stakeholders.
• Finance, commercial and strategic awareness with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to operate within a politically led organisation.
• Commitment to inclusion and improving life chances for all children.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory education functions including inclusion, SEND, early years, admissions, welfare, psychology, and school improvement.
• Work with Children's Services and external partners to deliver high-quality education services.
• Translate strategic priorities into measurable improvements and outcomes.
• Provide expert educational advice to senior leaders and elected members.
• Drive system-wide improvement and innovative service delivery.

Skills

Leadership experience

Partnership working

Strategic thinking

Financial & analytical skills

Education

QTS or equivalent with leadership qualification

Job description

Nottingham City Council is seeking an exceptional Director of Education to lead education strategy, standards, inclusion and outcomes across the city. This hybrid role is based at Loxley House, Nottingham, with responsibility for statutory education functions and cross-agency collaboration to improve outcomes for children and young people.

The successful candidate will bring extensive senior leadership experience in education, knowledge of national policy, and a track record of delivering