Plymouth City Council Hiring for Head of Education and Virtual School Job at Plymouth, England Full Time

Due to a realignment of our Education and Virtual School departments an exciting opportunity has arisen for a suitably experienced professional to lead the Service.

• You will work with schools, settings and partners to ensure that an up to date effective commissioning and partnership plan for supporting improvement in learning and education across the city is developed and maintained.
• You will be responsible for the oversight of development, leadership and management of the Virtual School, including all statutory responsibilities for those children currently, or previously in care. You will also take strategic leadership and oversight of the wider Inclusion Agenda.
• You will work with other PCC commissioners and schools to co-commission support for local authority maintained schools to provide appropriate support and challenge to school leaders,including governors, social workers and other services to ensure high standards.
• You will manage the relationship between the Council, its schools, DfE departments,educational providers and Children’s Social Care to ensure that all Plymouth children and young people in Plymouth and placed outside of the city can benefit from an excellent education through a broad range of educational provision and to reduce inequalities in outcomes.

The role is key to the city priority in supporting and improving outcomes for vulnerable and disadvantaged children

If you feel that this is the challenge that you have been looking for and would like an informal conversation about the position please contact Ming Zhang – Service Director for Education,Participation and Skills on 01752 306837 or email ming.zhang@plymouth.gov.uk

Closing Date – Wednesday 20 October 2021