Deputy Director for Education and Inclusion
Salary £110,000 - £120,000 & Benefits
Closing date Monday 5th May
Together, we’re shaping children’s education for the future. Our colleagues help transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire by providing children and young people with the best possible education.
As the Deputy Director of Education and Inclusion, you will play a crucial role in fostering collaboration among Education Leaders and Partners to enhance inclusivity and improve educational outcomes for children and young people across Oxfordshire.
Overseeing the daily operations and delivery of statutory education and inclusion services for a substantial workforce, covering children from pre-birth to 25 years (or 19 years under certain legal frameworks). Additionally, you will line manage three Assistant Directors responsible for Sufficiency, Standards, Effectiveness and Performance, and SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities) and Inclusion.
As Deputy Director, you will lead strategic planning, technical management and service delivery for Education and Inclusion. This represents a large, high-risk, highly regulated, and complex portfolio, driving strategic priorities through a widespread range of high-profile front-line services, including School and Setting, Sufficiency, Standards, Effectiveness and Performance and SEND and Inclusion. This includes safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing and outcomes of all children in Oxfordshire, including those who are visiting or placed under Belonging Regulations.
You will join us at a progressive time of transformation to improve the wellbeing and outcomes for all children in Oxfordshire as part of our ambitious Children and Young People’s Plan.
About you
Our new Deputy Director for Education and Inclusion will be an experienced leader, understanding the role that local authorities play in developing outstanding education systems. This will include leadership across organisations and stakeholders, providing effective support and continuous improvement.
Our new leader will bring a full understanding of new legislative changes under the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 2024, and of best practice across the sector. We have been on an ambitious change and transformation in the quality of our SEND and Inclusion services. Progress has been made, but we recognise there is more to do. You will be part of developing key initiatives, so financial and strategic skills are essential as we support schools for the future.
You will have a proven track record of leading a large service within a complex and diverse organisation, effectively managing constant change and transformation, and inspiring the workforce to achieve continuous improvement. Additionally, you will have experience in fostering a high-performance, cost-effective culture that delivers outstanding outcomes through various mechanisms, including organisational structure, working methods, and contracts.
Fundamentally, you’ll be passionate about delivering stand-out public services, because we’re here to make every moment the best it can be for the residents of Oxfordshire.
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