South West England - Director - Education & Participation

Role Purpose

• Lead on the development and implementation of the Council's strategy for learning, SEND and inclusion, skills and employability and inclusion and the partnership with educational settings and business for children, young people, citizens, families and communities.
• Enable Strategic Directors to focus on driving the Council's overall objectives at a city, sub region, regional and national level.
• Communicate the vision of the Council and motivate and influence others to acquire this.
• Member of the Federation for: People, Children's and Public Health Directorates; encouraging best use of resources, avoiding duplication and silo working, facilitating knowledge transfer between the senior team.

Statutory and Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Strategic lead in ensuring the Local Authority performs its statutory functions as set out in relevant legislation, including a sufficiency of school places and acts as a champion for vulnerable children and their families.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate and Organisational

• Provide strong, visible leadership and direction through compelling communication of the Council's vision and values to own Department, Federation and wider where necessary
• Act as the principal policy and professional advisor on education, school improvement and performance, access to learning and learner achievement and skills matters within own Department and provide specific subject matter expertise and advice to Directors, Chief Executive and Members as required.
• Ensure own department delivers the policies set by elected members, ensuring all staff understand and act on the aims of the organisation, in order to meet the needs of the people of Plymouth
• Embed climate change actions across the functions of the Children's Services department contributing to core reductions in support of the Council's pledge to become carbon neutral by 2030.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.