Strategic Education & Inclusion Lead

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Dudley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an inspirational Principal Lead - Education to drive outcomes for children and young people across the borough. You will partner with the Associate Director to shape the Education Strategy and ensure high‑quality, inclusive services that meet statutory requirements.

This senior role requires strategic leadership, strong knowledge of education policy and safeguarding, and the ability to translate vision into delivery through schools, partners and

Qualifications

• Strategic, politically astute leader with a track record of delivering transformation in complex organisations.
• Inspires teams, builds strong partnerships, understands education legislation and policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across a broad portfolio of education functions, ensuring high-quality, inclusive and compliant services.
• Lead and manage inclusive teams, ensuring services meet safeguarding, legal, statutory and governance requirements.
• Translate strategic intent into effective operational delivery across a diverse education system, working with schools, partners and stakeholders.
• Support development and delivery of improvement plans with a focus on financial responsibility and service excellence.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Education policy

Partnership working

Governance

Education

Master's in Education

Job description

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an inspirational Principal Lead - Education to drive outcomes for children and young people across the borough. You will partner with the Associate Director to shape the Education Strategy and ensure high‑quality, inclusive services that meet statutory requirements.

This senior role requires strategic leadership, strong knowledge of education policy and safeguarding, and the ability to translate vision into delivery through schools, partners and