Director of Education

Director of Education
6-month Interim Contract
North West Local Authority
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Remote/ Hybrid working
 
CV’s are being reviewed this week and interviews will be taking place shortly after.

Your Role as Director of Education:
 

• Lead the delivery of integrated children’s services across the councild providing strategic direction aligned with the corporate plan and Children and Young People’s Plan, while driving transformation, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Be accountable to senior leadership and elected members for service outcomes, ensuring statutory duties are met, governance is robust, and services comply with legislation, policies, and financial strategies.
• Champion cross-sector collaboration and system-wide change to improve outcomes for children and families, fostering strong partnerships with education, health, community, and voluntary sectors.
• Embed a relational and high-performance leadership culture that motivates staff, promotes equality and inclusion, and supports professional excellence and innovation at all levels.
• Oversee service performance, risk management, and resource deployment to ensure high-quality, value-for-money services that are responsive to local needs and deliver improved health, education, and safeguarding outcomes.

Your previous experience as a Director of Education:
 

• Completed structured leadership development and brings strategic management experience in complex public sector environments.
• Committed to collaboration, teamwork, and keeping people at the heart of service delivery.
• Proven track record in safeguarding, service transformation, and improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
• Strong political awareness and partnership skills, with experience advising elected members and working across organisational boundaries.
• Skilled in planning, decision-making, and project delivery, with a focus on innovation, performance, and value for money.

 
If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact Max Driscoll on 0117 313 7110 or apply today.
 
(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)
 
Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant.  Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills.  Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process

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