Executive Director of Children and Young People

London Borough of Barnet
Circa £170,000
Hackney

Barnet is London’s second largest borough by population. Our diversity is our greatest strength and 40% of our residents are from diverse ethnic backgrounds. The council is driven by caring for people, our places and the planet, and in 2024 Ofsted judged our children’s services as Good with some outstanding features. We are seen as an exemplar in many areas of practice including SEND, with 97% of our schools rated good or outstanding and strong relationships with our schools community.

THE ROLE

Our new DCS will be a strong collaborator and corporate leader who will inspire our committed workforce to put children and young people at the heart of everything we do to deliver against our ambitious agenda and tackle inequalities.

INFORMATION

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

Role Profile     Structure Chart    
Timeline

Closing date: Friday 28th March 2025

Useful Links
Barnet Council Website VIEW
Barnet's Constitution VIEW
Barnet's Values VIEW
Our Plan 2023 to 2026 VIEW
Ofsted Rating VIEW
How to apply

To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:

  • Your CV (no more than three sides of A4).
  • A supporting statement (no more than three sides of A4) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.

If our client is a member of the Disability Confident Scheme and you would like to apply under the scheme, please state that clearly at the top of your supporting statement, along with any adjustments you require to be made if invited for interview.

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