Head of Education, Learning Estate and Resources (Full Time) (Permanent) - REN10666
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £109,305.00 to £115,846.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | Paisley, PA1 1UJ |
| Company: | Renfrewshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REN10666 |
Summary
Advert
A leading Scottish Council, Renfrewshire has established an excellent reputation for delivery, and a strong track record in financial management, alongside a commitment to excellent public services and improved outcomes for Renfrewshire communities.
The Council has a clear vision with an ambition to secure inclusive economic growth and regeneration and to improve outcomes for all our children, young people and families.
The directorate is responsible for the delivery of services across all education establishments, child-care, and criminal justice services. This allows strong and collective planning to take place giving all our children and young people the best possible chances to succeed.
We are recruiting a dynamic, innovative and motivated Head of Education, Learning Estate and Resources with a belief that they can make a significant impact in improving outcomes for our children and young people.
You will work alongside the Director of Children’s Services, the Chief Social Work Officer and the other Head of Education and will hold strategic responsibility for the delivery of the learning estate and the school estate management plan, lead on the management of education budgets and staffing and hold leadership responsibility for Early Learning and Childcare across all establishments.
Furthermore, you will be able to influence continual improvement across all sectors of education provision as you will oversee the effective delivery of education across half of Renfrewshire’s schools and centres.
It is essential that you possess a relevant degree or professional qualification and/or Member of Professional Institution/Association e.g., GTCS
You must also be able to demonstrate a record of achievement at senior management level in an education environment. A thorough knowledge and understanding of legislation relating to education is also essential, together with extensive and proven experience in strategic policy development and implementation; the development and management of strategic partnerships; and service improvement.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to become part of a directorate who are determined to give all of our children and young people the best opportunities possible. If you want, in the first instance, to have an informal discussion about this opportunity please call the Director of Children’s Services, Janie O’Neill on 0141 487 0885.
If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.
To apply, visit:- www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/renfrewshire-council
Closing date: Sunday 12 May 2024
Please note the following dates have been identified for the recruitment process, and if shortlisted you will be asked to make yourself available on:-
Assessment Centre – Wednesday 29 - Thursday 30 May 2024
Interview Date – Tuesday 18 June 2024
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