Are you a visionary leader ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families across our communities? Do you believe every child deserves access to a high-quality education in a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment? If so, we invite you to bring your passion, expertise, and leadership to our team. At North Northamptonshire Council we are committed to delivering excellence in education and inclusion. As Head of Access and Sufficiency, you will lead the strategic planning and delivery of school places, admissions, and capital investment—ensuring every child can thrive in a great school, close to home.
What You’ll Lead
* Strategic education place planning for mainstream and special education
* Commissioning and delivery of capital schemes, including SEND provision
* School admissions and the establishment of new schools
* Innovative partnerships and funding strategies to expand and enhance provision
What You’ll Champion
* Compassionate, inclusive leadership that empowers teams and communities
* A culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and high performance
* Equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of service delivery
* Financial stewardship of a £30m capital budget, driving value and impact
* Respectful, efficient, supportive, and trustworthy service delivery
What You’ll Bring
* Proven senior leadership experience in complex, dynamic environments
* Strategic vision and political acumen to influence and inspire
* A deep understanding of education legislation, place planning, and infrastructure
* The ability to lead transformational change and build strong partnerships
We’re looking for someone who leads by example, embraces challenge, and is driven by a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.
Equal Opportunities
North Northamptonshire Council is a recognised Disability Confident Employer and is committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. We will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. We have re‑signed the Armed Forces Covenant (June 2024) and hold a silver status award for the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
Benefits
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Employee Benefits Scheme
* Wellbeing support
* Travel rates at HMRC rates
* Support for active Employee Network Groups
* Pension scheme with significant contribution and life cover/ill‑health protection
* Generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) plus bank holidays and the option to purchase up to 10 extra days
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable for service needs
Why Choose Us?
* A competitive salary
* Opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
* A vibrant working environment with creative and imaginative approach to service delivery
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