Overview
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Permanent: 35 hours per week. Working Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm. Salary: £115,990 - £120,607.
South Lanarkshire Council is an ambitious, top performing organisation with a clear vision, shared by both members and officers, to work together to improve the quality of life for everyone in South Lanarkshire. This is a demanding but rewarding role with plenty of scope to make an impact and advance your achievements.
You will be a key member of the Education Management Team providing operational and strategic direction.
Responsibilities
* Undertaking a strategic lead in raising educational attainment for all and closing the equity gap by ensuring that the aspirations of the National Improvement Framework are fully realised.
* Developing, implementing and evaluating policies and procedures that contribute to securing improvement across all establishments.
* Leading and continuing to improve the SLC Leadership Development Programme.
* Developing our approach to excellence and equity including the strategy around SEF and PEF monies and the National drive to "close the poverty-related attainment gap".
* Develop and implement policies and procedures that contribute to securing inclusion for children and young people across South Lanarkshire.
In Addition, The Role Will Involve
* Providing high-quality line management, pastoral and operational support to a number of Head Teachers and schools across several Learning Communities.
* Recruitment of senior staff including Head Teachers.
* Contributing to the wider management of the service with Executive Director, Heads of Service and partner organisations to ensure coordinated delivery of policies, initiatives and resource requirements.
* Working with partners to ensure appropriate support packages for vulnerable children and families.
* Responding to enquiries and complaints by coordinating responses from a range of officers.
* Providing accountability with regular updates and reports to Committee.
* Driving substantial efficiencies, analyzing performance information and translating into effective deployment of resources to achieve high service delivery and customer satisfaction.
Requirements and Qualities
Suitable candidates will have experience and understanding of key challenges in education, a track record of leading within an educational setting, a strategic approach and a commitment to continuous improvement. Proven ability to secure improvements for children and young people, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders including elected members. Flexible, adaptable, capable of creating and maintaining strategic partnerships and engaging with employees and service users.
When completing the application, please provide a separate supporting document covering:
* Main achievements of your career and how your experience will lead to excellence and equity in Education within South Lanarkshire Council.
* An example of a project or initiative you led that improved outcomes for children, especially those disadvantaged by poverty or barriers to learning.
* How you would exploit opportunities in the current educational landscape and lead your team through obstacles.
Recruitment Checks
Please apply online. All correspondence will be via your email address. A number of pre-employment checks apply (Identity, Asylum and Immigration, employment history).
Equal Opportunities and Benefits
South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and supports disability confidence; eligible applicants meeting minimum requirements will be interviewed. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet minimum requirements. Benefits include: pension scheme, optional AVC, up to 33 days annual leave, public holidays, sick pay, family-friendly policies, employee discounts, and other benefits.
For informal enquiries about the role please contact the Executive Director.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Executive
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Education
* Industries: Education
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