Director, Northern Ireland Antrim, Northern Ireland
Job description
The Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) is the leading professional association and trade union for all school and college leaders. We are proud to support and represent more than 23,000 leaders of primary, secondary and post-16 education from across the UK.
In Northern Ireland, ASCL Northern Ireland speaks with authority to influence national, regional and local government policy and practice; provides individual advice and support to members on professional matters and their employment and delivers first-class professional development.
The Director of ASCL Northern Ireland is a new and exciting role and will be responsible for leading on all aspects of the association’s policy in relation to schools and colleges in Northern Ireland. The post-holder supports the work of ASCL Council and is expected to meet and influence senior representatives for the Northern Ireland Assembly, Northern Ireland Office and influential bodies.
With excellent presentation and communication skills, and with proven knowledge of current Northern Ireland education policies relevant to school and college leaders, you are likely to have recently held either a policy-focused role or a leadership role in an education organisation, education setting or other relevant educational organisation. The successful candidate will be educated to degree standard, be confident and effective in media engagement and able to provide insight and oversight of local commercial opportunities.
Working closely within an extremely well-regarded and supportive ASCL team, who represent members and influence policy, you may occasionally be asked to deputise for the General Secretary.
The position is home based although it involves frequent travel across Northern Ireland to attend meetings with key stakeholders and deliver training and consultancy to members. There will be regular contact with and visits to ASCL HQ in Leicester, plus training and development.
IT and telephone equipment will be provided for you.
The role is paid on a five-point incremental range from £69,327-£76,461 per annum. Reasonable travel and out-of-pocket expenses are also covered.
ASCL is an equal opportunities employer and offers a very generous package of benefits, including 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays, and a pension scheme to which the Association contributes 9%.
INTERESTED?
The closing date for the application is: 4pm on Wednesday 5 April 2023.
Interviews will be held in Belfast with date and venue to be confirmed.
Start date: Ideally mid-August 2023, but this will be dependent on individual circumstances.
TO APPLY
Full Vacancy information and details on how to apply are available. If you have any queries, please contact Angela Stewart, Workplace and Facilities Manager in the first instance on 0116 299 1122.
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