Strategic Lead, Education & Inclusion

WMJobs; Brierley Hill; Hybrid; GBP 79,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Principal Lead – Education in a hybrid role based in the West Midlands. The post is permanent and full-time, with a Grade 16 salary (£79,125–£84,055).

You will drive educational inclusion and statutory functions within the Children and Young People service. The role demands strategic leadership, political astuteness, and a track record of transformation in complex organisations, with a strong focus on partnerships, safeguarding and policy

Qualifications

• Strategic and politically astute leader with transformation experience.
• Inspires teams, builds partnerships, and understands education policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across education functions.
• Lead inclusive teams, ensuring compliance and safeguarding.
• Translate strategy into delivery across schools, partners and stakeholders.
• Support improvement plans with a focus on financial responsibility and service excellence.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Education policy knowledge

Partnership development

Job description

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a Principal Lead – Education in a hybrid role based in the West Midlands. The post is permanent and full-time, with a Grade 16 salary (£79,125–£84,055).

You will drive educational inclusion and statutory functions within the Children and Young People service. The role demands strategic leadership, political astuteness, and a track record of transformation in complex organisations, with a strong focus on partnerships, safeguarding and policy