Head of Education Effectiveness – North Northamptonshire Council
Overview
North Northamptonshire Council is looking for a dynamic and visionary senior leader to shape the future of education for children aged 0–16. As Head of Education Effectiveness, you’ll drive strategic school improvement, champion inclusive education, and collaborate across services to ensure every child thrives.
Responsibilities
* Lead a high-impact team across Early Years, School Effectiveness, Governance & Safeguarding
* Influence policy and practice locally, regionally, and nationally
* Deliver our Education Improvement Framework 2025–2028
* Work in partnership with schools, settings, and multi‑agency teams
About You / Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification (e.g. NVQ 4, HNC) and have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
* Have significant professional and/or management experience of a strategic operation/service.
* Have experience of credible and relevant senior leadership sufficient to secure the confidence of school leaders and other system leaders locally and regionally.
* Have a comprehensive understanding of the council’s activities and objectives, with a good understanding of the political context at regional and local level and working with elected members constructively.
* Ability to influence key decision makers at senior levels, both internally and externally.
Assessment timeline
Shortlisting starting on 8th December 2025.
Interviews scheduled for 5th and 12th January 2026.
Contact
Please contact us via email at recruitment@northnorthants.gov.uk if you have any queries.
Benefits
* A competitive salary
* A pension scheme with significant council contribution
* Opportunities to develop skills, knowledge and potential within a large council
* Generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to purchase up to an extra 10 days
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, where practicable
About Us
Our values define who we are and how we operate. They are: Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive, Trustworthy.
We are a recognised Disability Confident Employer and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process, including offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.
North Northamptonshire Council re‑signed the Armed Forces Covenant in June 2024 and is working towards Gold status in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
Key Commitments
Our key commitments ensure that the priorities we make, now and in the future, maintain a necessary breadth of focus in the areas we believe matter most.
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full‑time
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Education and Training
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