Director of Education & Inclusion Services
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council invites applications for the role of Director of Education & Inclusion Services.
Salary: £113,745
Overview
Following the retirement of the current Director, this is an opportunity to lead the Council’s Education & Inclusion Services. You will be responsible for a net revenue budget of circa £37 million, a three-year capital programme of £72 million, and 1,276 non-school staff. Your responsibilities cover the delivery of all aspects of Education & Inclusion Services, supporting 111 schools and 4,594 school-based staff, with school budgets of £212 million.
About the Council
Rhondda Cynon Taf is a progressive, high-performing Council providing services to a population of approximately 240,000 across the Rhondda, Cynon and Taf Ely valleys. Our success is underpinned by an innovative culture that generates new ideas and ambitious initiatives.
Responsibilities
* Lead the Council’s Education & Inclusion Services and implement the improvement strategy to connect and support communities, keeping people safe, healthy, and able to thrive.
* Provide strong executive leadership to the Senior Leadership Team and collaborate with elected Members and partners.
* Manage a detailed budget and capital programme as outlined above, and oversee 111 schools and 4,594 school-based staff.
* Deliver high-quality education and inclusion outcomes in line with statutory requirements and the Council’s priorities.
* Engage with partners across the Council to improve lives and opportunities for local communities.
Leadership
* Bring your own leadership style, creativity and innovation to a well-established management team.
* Receive strong political and professional support to carry out duties.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Experience at Director level or ready to take the next step in your career with a track record in education and inclusion services.
* Ability to work with colleagues across the Council and with partners to improve communities’ lives.
* Commitment to safeguarding; role includes safeguarding responsibilities and enhanced DBS check.
Safeguarding and Inclusion
* Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.
* Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will apply to the successful applicant.
Diversity and Welsh Language
* The Council values diversity and is committed to fair recruitment regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity.
* Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those in English.
* Welsh-speaking candidates meeting essential criteria at Level 3 or above may be invited to interview under a guaranteed interview scheme.
Additional Information
* Due to high application volumes, individual acknowledgements may not be sent; if you do not hear within four weeks of the closing date, please assume it was unsuccessful on this occasion.
* The recruiter supports Armed Forces applicants who meet essential criteria; interview opportunities will be provided as part of the pledge.
How to Notify Interest
To arrange an informal discussion, please contact the Chief Executive, Paul Mee, at Paul.J.Mee@rctcbc.gov.uk.
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