Director of Children and Education
Bath & North East Somerset Council
Salary circa £120,000
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives. This might sound simple, but it brings together everything we do, from cleaning the streets to caring for our older people. It is the foundation for our strategy, and we will ensure that it drives our commitments, spending, and service delivery. From ancient cities to peaceful villages, we are dedicated to providing the best services possible to our 200,000 residents.
THE ROLE
We are dedicated to delivering great outcomes for children and young people. As our statutory Director of Children & Education, you will play a pivotal role in securing the best possible outcomes for vulnerable children and their families. You will oversee a range of specialist and targeted preventative services, including children’s social care, children’s centres, youth connect, youth offending service, and education inclusion. With responsibility for more than 520 brilliant and dedicated staff, you will lead our efforts to provide exceptional support and care.
Our recent focused inspection highlights our commitment to strengthening performance and our ambition for our young people. We are looking for someone with an exceptional track record of improving children’s lives and a shared commitment to driving up standards. You will put children and young people at the heart of everything you do.
If you are driven, passionate, and determined to make a tangible difference in improving young lives, join us on this journey.
INFORMATION
For further details, please click on the role profile and useful links below. For more information please contact Jo Boardman (07834 030501 / jo.boardman@starfishsearch.com) or Sunita Patel (07561 708023 / sunita.patel@starfishsearch.com)
ROLE PROFILETimeline
Closing Date: 28th February 2025
Preliminary Interviews: w/c 10th March 2025
Shortlist Meeting: w/c 24th March 2025
Stakeholder Sessions (including COO 1-2-1): w/c 31st March 2025
Final Panel Interview: 8th April 2025
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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