Barnet is London’s second largest borough by population. Our diversity is our greatest strength and 40% of our residents are from diverse ethnic backgrounds. The council is driven by caring for people, our places and the planet, and in 2024 Ofsted judged our children’s services as Good with some outstanding features. We are seen as an exemplar in many areas of practice including SEND, with 97% of our schools rated good or outstanding and strong relationships with our schools community. Our new DCS will be a strong collaborator and corporate leader who will inspire our committed workforce to put children and young people at the heart of everything we do to deliver against our ambitious agenda and tackle inequalities. For a confidential conversation, please contact Jo Boardman (07834 030501) or Penny Ransley (07549 233685) at Starfish Search. Closing date: Friday 28th March 2025 To apply please click the Apply Now link below.