Executive Manager - Education and Learning/Chief Education Officer

Shetland Islands Council; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 96,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking an Executive Manager for Education and Learning. This role involves leading strategic initiatives for children's services and ensuring high-quality education across Shetland. The ideal candidate will have expert knowledge in education, strong leadership skills, and a passion for enhancing life chances for young people. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and relocation package.

Benefits

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Flexible working options

Interview expenses covered within the UK

Qualifications

• Registered teacher with strong leadership skills.
• Experience in education provision in schools.
• Capacity to manage multiple responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic aspects of Education and Learning.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to support young people.
• Integrate education services with other key services.

Skills

Leadership skills

Expert knowledge of education provision

Creative thinking

Education

Registered teacher

Membership with the General Teaching Council for Scotland

Job description

Salary: £96,823 - £101,648 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Executive Manager - Education and Learning / Chief Education Officer - Children's Services

£96,823 - £101,648 inclusive of DIA (Distant Islands Allowance)

A relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is also available.

Growing up on the Shetland Islands is a unique experience, and working here is just as distinctive. It's a place where community matters, and creativity and self-sufficiency are essential. Everyone plays their part.

This new role within the Council involves taking the strategic lead on all aspects of Education and Learning. We aim for every child and young person in Shetland to thrive and have every opportunity to fulfil their potential. You will work in partnership with stakeholders across all stages of learning to implement practical measures that support young people on their journey, with a particular focus on early intervention for our most vulnerable children and families. We strive to ensure a high-quality, agile, and sustainable education service that integrates with other key services and meets the complex challenges of dispersed communities.

We seek someone with expert knowledge of education provision in schools and beyond, who can collaborate with others to create positive destinations for our young people. This role aims to draw on their strong sense of connection to the islands, retain their skills, and meet their aspirations in Shetland.

It is essential that you are a registered teacher with strong leadership skills and the capacity to manage a diverse set of responsibilities. You should be able to act quickly to make things happen, and a strategic perspective is vital for positively influencing the system. As a creative thinker, passionate about creating better life chances for young people, you will bring a fresh outlook and an appetite for innovation to our unique context.

For further information and to APPLY, please visit https://shetland-education.co.uk/ or contact Amy Billington at Solace in Business on 020 7976 3311 for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: Sunday 31 August

Additional Information

• The grade of this post is CO 28 - 30
• Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,859 per annum (pro rata)
• Permanent Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week , 52.18 weeks per year
• Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer of employment being made
• You must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) prior to starting in post
• Politically Restricted Post - this post is designated under the terms of the Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009, and the postholder is restricted as to the undertaking of political activity
• A relocation package does apply to this post
• We will pay interview expenses from within the UK
• You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited
• We are happy to talk flexible working

During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application.

This post is based at Hayfield House, Lerwick, Shetland.

For further details relating to this post, please contact: Samantha Flaws - Director - Contact on: 01595744093 or e-mail: [e-mail]

If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032.

Information about Shetland

Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere.