Corporate Director of Children, Young People & Education

London Borough of Croydon
Up to £175,000
Hackney

We are proudly London’s youngest borough. Croydon is home to the largest number of children and young people in the capital and we are highly ambitious for their future. We now have the financial stability to innovate and ensure they have all the opportunities they need to learn, develop and fulfil their potential.

THE ROLE

There are of course challenges ahead, we want to reduce the number of children in care and children in temporary accommodation, and continue to deliver within the current financial context. We have a clear road map and a talented workforce together with strong support from the Mayor, the Chief Executive and the Corporate Management Team.

We are looking for an exceptional leader to join Croydon, one of the most diverse boroughs in London. Your passion, tenacity and vision will take us from strength to strength and keep our children, young people and families at the heart of practice.

INFORMATION

For further details, please click on the role profile and useful links below, or for more information please contact Penny Ransley (07549 233685 or penny.ransley@starfishsearch.com) or Jo Boardman (07834 030501 or jo.boardman@starfishsearch.com).

ROLE PROFILE    
Timeline

Closing Date – Friday 6th September 2024

Longlist Meeting – w/c 9th September 2024

Technical interviews – w/c 16th September 2024

1:1 with Chief Executive – Monday 23rd September 2024

Stakeholder event – Thursday 10th October 2024

Final panel interviews – Thursday 17th/Friday 18th October 2024

Useful Links
Structure Chart VIEW
Future Croydon VIEW
Croydon Care Experienced Young People Strategy VIEW
Joint Children’s Social Care and Housing Protocol for Care Experienced Young People VIEW
SEND Strategy VIEW
CSCP Annual Report VIEW
CSCP thematic review into youth violence VIEW
Youth Justice Plan VIEW
Youth Safety Delivery Plan VIEW
Partnership Early Years Strategy VIEW
Corporate Parenting Strategy 2023 - 2025 VIEW