Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to join Islington Council in a pivotal role, working closely with the Director of Education to shape borough-wide education policy and improve the life chances of Islington's children and young people. Join Islington Council as the Head of Education Performance and School Improvement, where you\'ll lead innovative strategies to enhance educational outcomes across our diverse community. With a focus on equity and excellence, you\'ll drive impactful changes, collaborate with key stakeholders, and manage a substantial budget to ensure every child has access to high-quality education.
Responsibilities
* Lead the development and execution of strategies to enhance educational outcomes across Islington.
* Collaborate with key stakeholders and manage a substantial budget to ensure every child has access to high-quality education.
* Influence, support, and work across multiple disciplines (including performance, finance, and inclusion) together with senior colleagues across the directorate, council, and wider partnership.
* Shape borough-wide education policy and improve life chances of Islington\'s children and young people.
Qualifications
* Successful and substantial experience of leading school improvement and education performance services.
* Extensive experience of managing complex budgets and planning and delivering high-quality traded services.
* Ability to influence, support, and work across multiple disciplines (including performance, finance, and inclusion) together with senior colleagues across the directorate, council, and wider partnership.
* Detailed knowledge and understanding of the current policy context and implications for organisational development, management, financing, and commissioning of education services.
Additional notes
Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Workforce Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement: We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our workforce strategy places equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel they belong and can safely express their thoughts, ideas, and challenges, without fear of judgement or discrimination. We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of any protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act, including but not limited to race, disability, sexual orientation, sex, religion and belief, age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. Any incidents of discrimination will be promptly investigated and addressed in line with our HR policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all colleagues. We use data to identify and address disparities, ensuring that our policies and practices are transparent and impactful in promoting a diverse representation of backgrounds and perspectives at all levels of the organisation. We look at inequality through an intersectional lens, recognising that different aspects of someone\'s identity can combine to create unique experiences of discrimination and disadvantage. We know that advancing diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey, and we must listen to our colleagues and learn where we can further improve. We work closely with our Colleague Forums and Trade Unions, supported by active allies from our Corporate Management Team, to monitor and evaluate our practices, identify barriers, and empower colleagues to promote equality and inclusion in the workplace. Every one of us has a role to play in making Islington Council a truly inclusive workplace. By living out our CARE (collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering) values every day and embedding the principles of equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work, we can all actively contribute to empowering people and creating a more equal Islington.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is subject to a DBS check, qualifications check and 3/5 years referencing. Disability Confident Scheme: Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.
Benefits
Our staff benefits include:
* Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
* A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
* Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
* Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
* Excellent local government pension scheme
* Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
* Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!
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