Head of Place Planning Peterborough, England
Job description
We are currently seeking to appoint to a crucial new post to lead our Education service, and we are looking for candidates with the energy, enthusiasm and determination to work collaboratively with colleagues, Members and partners and make a real difference to the outcomes for our children and young people.
We are looking for a highly motivated, energetic, optimistic and compassionate leader, with an understanding of the challenges and opportunities around including children and young people with high needs in a range of educational settings, and supporting their optimum progress.
You will have senior level relevant experience in local authority education services (service leader or more senior).
You will lead the Council’s approach to a professional, responsive Place Planning, Attendance & Admissions and Transport services across the Local Authority for all internal and external stakeholders, leading the team whilst providing support and development to them. Ensuring that all statutory and mandatory requirements are strategically planned, aligned and available to all stakeholders.
You will lead and develop the Council’s School Organisation Strategy, working with the wider agencies, national government agencies, executive members, senior leaders, key stakeholders and partners to ensure strategic planning and alignment of these key areas are effectively delivered and fulfil the statutory requirements of the Council.
You will be a proactive and accountable member of the Education Service’s senior leadership team ensuring business continuity is maintained across the Place Planning Team and to represent or deputise for the Service Director Education, if or when required.
We aspire for Peterborough to be one of the best places in the country for young people to grow, learn, develop and achieve – and one of the best places for colleagues to work and thrive in our education system.
We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Peterborough and want our workforce to reflect this diversity, which we believe is beneficial for our employees, the organisation and the communities we serve.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £55,895.00-£61,373.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Peterborough
Application deadline: 06/06/2023
