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SalaryAre you ready for the next step in your career? Due to the retirement of our current post holder we have an exciting opportunity for a new Head of Education Support at Lincolnshire County Council.
About the Role
The Head of Education Support is a member of the Senior Leadership Team within Lincolnshire's Children's Services. This role requires a skilled and highly motivated individual who is able to oversee, interact and manage a number of important workstreams that support the education system across the County.
You will be key in leading a number of these areas including admissions, attendance, pupil place planning and capital programmes that support the wider system. Your ability to work with education settings and be an effective communicator will be imperative in building relationships at scale and being able to maintain high levels of partnership working on safeguarding matters. You will also provide strong leadership to the teams within your scope, including a high performing and well regarded Music Service.
About You
You will be a motivational, experienced leader and an inspirational communicator, who is able to manage multiple priorities and is open to leading on new pieces of work.
Good written and verbal skills along with political awareness is important, as is a structured and methodical approach. Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance is also crucial to the success of this role.
If this sounds like you then please read through the attached Job Description to learn more - please ensure you evidence on your application how you meet the requirements of the role.
About our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
- A Contributory pension
- Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
- Flexible working policies
- Career progression opportunities
- A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
Learn more about the benefits of working with us here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role, then please email: MSO.Childrens@lincolnshire.gov.uk to arrange a call with Martin Smith, Assistant Director of Education.
Applications close on 15th May and interviews will be held on the 30th May in Lincoln.
We wish you the best of luck with your application!
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
