Newham Council Hiring for Director of Education, Inclusion & Achievement Job at London, England Full Time

Job Description
London Borough of Newham

Director of Education, Inclusion and Achievement

Salary: £105,816 to £122,385

Educational excellence for Newham

The London Borough of Newham is a young, culturally diverse, vibrant and ambitious borough with a huge amount to offer. As a Council we put our residents at the heart of everything we do and we promote and embrace innovation and change.

About the role

This exciting role impacts on every community across our borough. We want to build on our partnership working and strong educational outcomes with school leaders, governors, parents and carers in pursuit of the best educational opportunities for all of our children and young people.

We’re relentlessly ambitious for our young people with a clear focus on educational experiences, outcomes and inclusion for all children. Our agenda is characterised by providing support and challenge to teaching and learning, with an emphasis on impact and effectiveness and a mission to ensure every school in Newham is good or outstanding. Newham has a proud legacy of inclusive education and there is a real opportunity to develop further our Special Educational Needs offer which is part of our improvement journey. A collaborative approach to support all of our residents is important to us, hence building strong relationships with colleagues across all council services, including social care, health, housing and community safety is integral to the way we operate.

Reporting directly to the Corporate Director of Children and Young People, you’ll have responsibility for a broad range of services, including SEND, Access & Infrastructure, Virtual School, Education Outcomes & Partnerships, and Youth Empowerment. As a strategic leader, you’ll navigate the significant changes in the sector and, working with key partners, you’ll help define the future of education in Newham. You’ll be joining an experienced , stable and highly skilled Children’s senior leadership team who are committed to improving the lives of our children and young people.

About you

We’re looking for an inspirational senior leader with a proven track record of delivering excellent education services, who can propel Education to new heights in our borough. Politically astute and resilient, you’ll be able to gain credibility with the key stakeholders across a rich and complex education landscape. You’ll be able to empower your teams to strive for the very best outcomes, always placing children, young people and their families at the centre of everything we do.

If you have the knowledge, skills and experience detailed in the person specification and share our ambition for ensuring everyone in our borough can thrive and maximise their potential, then we’d love to hear from you. You’ll be joining a unique and ambitious local authority, rich in diversity and opportunity, and one that offers you the chance to create real and lasting positive change in what could be a career defining role.

To apply

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Chris Barrow on 07437 839048 or Anita Denton on 07725 554802 .

Please do not apply via this route instead to find out more about the role, the place and how to apply, please visit: https://www.leadingnewham.co.uk/

Closing date: Sunday 18 th September

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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