Director of Education and Inclusion

In the Learning and Inclusion department of our client they aim to make sure that every child in Leicester has access to the education they need. That’s why our client's work reaches a long way beyond supporting schools. Working closely with their colleagues in Social Care, they also have a major responsibility to remove any barriers to education for looked-after children, vulnerable children and those with disabilities.

Join them and you’ll enjoy the chance to contribute to their work as they tackle the on-going challenges of providing high quality education for all, in a rapidly changing landscape. You will help them to improve performance in all schools across the city, or to support children with special needs and disabilities, those being educated at home and those excluded from education. Overall, you’ll help them to ensure children in Leicester get the best educational start in life.

Director of Education and Inclusion Responsibilities:

This role is an opportunity to be part of their senior leadership team that is proud of its innovative approach to service delivery, supported by dedicated staff and partners who put children and families first in everything they do.

Our client is committed to support children, young people, vulnerable adult and families to be safe, be independent, be ambitious for themselves, and live the best life they can.

Director of Education and Inclusion Requirements:

You will provide vision, leadership and direction to deliver aspirational outcomes for the City of Leicester. You will be responsible for formulating and recommending strategies and plans to the Strategic Executive Board, Cabinet and Council. You will embed and continue to improve transformational change programmes across the organisation and in partnership with schools and other educational settings to ensure success. You will be educated to degree level with relevant professional qualifications. Through senior management experience, you will be able to demonstrate a proven ability to think strategically and find creative solutions through partnership and collaboration which has resulted in achieving educational excellence.

About our client:

Leicester is one of the most diverse and multicultural cities in the country. Our client is committed to improving the lives of children, raising aspirations and building achievements.

Location: Leicester

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £98,467 per annum

Benefits: Generous annual leave entitlement, membership of the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working. In addition, you can choose from a number of flexible benefits, including their fantastic salary sacrifice car scheme, big discounts at high-street outlets, childcare vouchers, discounts on city buses and trains, they may also be able help with relocation expenses if you are moving to the City, or need help with commuting costs.

Closing Date: 29th October 2020

You may have experience of the following: Director of Strategy, Education and Inclusion Manager, Strategic Development, Change Programme Management, Schools, Educational Setting, etc

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