Supporting children and young people to thrive.
We believe every child has the potential to succeed – with education and learning at the heart of what makes this possible. This is why as part of Cambridgeshire County Council’s vision to make the county Greener, Fairer and more Caring, a key ambition is for Children and Young People to thrive. With Cambridgeshire’s worldwide reputation for higher and further education, our aspiration is that this standard should begin right from the start, which is why we are looking for an exceptional person to be our next Service Director leading on Education.
This is your chance to lead a committed and talented team, supporting the agenda for tackling inequalities across Cambridgeshire with education being at the heart of how we improve opportunity, life chances and a focus on those children and young people with additional support needs. If you have a strong track record of improvement and leadership, a nuanced and appreciative grasp of how to get the best out of every part of the system with extensive SEND knowledge and experience, and working within a political environment, we would like to hear from you. We are looking for someone with a personable, compassionate and open leadership style, plus a lively commitment to your own lifelong learning.
Contact Information:
Dawn Faulkner
Tel: 0121 312 3755
Email: dfaulkner@faerfield.co.uk
Sarah Longbottom
Tel: 0121 312 3755
Email: slongbottom@faerfield.co.uk
Indicative Timetable:
Closing date: Wednesday 14 February 2024
Preliminary Interviews: Thursday 29 February 2024
Assessment Centre: Friday 22 March 2024
Final Interviews: Wednesday 10 April 2024
Apply:
To apply for this job please click on the Apply button below and fill out the requested information. When prompted, please submit your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than four sides of A4 each).
With your CV, please also provide the names and contact details of two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted if you reach the final stages, and we will not contact referees without your permission.
Your supporting statement should express why you are interested in this role and what experience you can bring to the organisation. The statement should tackle the specific requirements of the role; outlining examples and outcomes showing how you meet those requirements.
