Director of Education and Inclusion
Knowsley Council is looking to recruit an outstanding permanent Director to help drive the next phase of our ambitious transformation and make a lasting difference to the lives of our residents and businesses. The Director will join the Corporate Leadership Team and drive improvements in education and inclusion across the Borough.
* Salary: £99,161 to £104,870 per annum (Pay Award Pending)
* Location: Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council, Municipal Buildings, Hybrid Working, Free Parking
* Contract: Permanent
* Working Pattern: Full Time
* Hours: 36 hours per week
* Closing Date: 29/05/2026 at 12:00
* Reference: CVP 0598
About the Role
This role carries responsibility for shaping high‑quality, person‑centred services, strong partnership working, and sustained improvement across complex systems. The post sits at the heart of the Council’s commitment to delivering the best outcomes for children, young people, families and communities, and to supporting the Department for Children, Schools and Education in their statutory role as deputy.
At the core of the role is a belief that strong, trusted relationships with residents, partners and colleagues are the most powerful drivers of sustainable improvement and better outcomes.
About You
* Experienced senior leader with a strong professional background and a track record of driving improvement and assurance.
* Credibility to influence at local, regional and national level.
* Commitment to inclusion, collaboration and public service.
* Genuine commitment to co‑production, working alongside people with lived experience and wider communities as equal partners in designing and delivering services.
Why Knowsley
Knowsley is a bold and forward‑looking borough with a strong sense of community and place. You will join a supportive, ambitious leadership team with the freedom to innovate, shape services and leave a genuine legacy.
For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part‑time. There is a requirement to attend the work base at least three days per week.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We welcome applications from residents and beyond, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities, as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
Please note sponsorship is not available for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
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