Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seking an Assistant Director of Education to work for West Northamptonshire Council.

Job Purpose

• Responsible for the leadership, development, and implementation of relevant strategies for the directorate and Council to deliver its corporate priorities.

• Develop and embed a performance culture that delivers results through continual improvement and ensure that resources are targeted on business priorities and meeting customer needs.
• Manage resources efficiently and effectively, ensuring there are sufficient financial, human and other resources available to deliver effective services.
• Take a proactive approach to risk management and business continuity planning on areas of accountability.
• Responsible for leading and managing the smooth and effective transition and transformation of operational or support services from previous councils' models into the new West Northants Council model.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining key internal and external relationships and partnerships to deliver both the Council's and wider strategic area priorities.
• Responsible for embedding an outcome-based customer focused culture.

Education/Training

• Degree or relevant management qualification, or similar or qualified by experience.

• A detailed understanding and awareness of the primary, secondary, special schools and14-19 agendas with experience of and the ability to translate them into local solutions.
• Evidence of and experience of the preventative agenda in terms of children and education.
• Relevant portfolio of experience in learning, school improvement and achievement/attainment.

If you are interested and would like to find out more please apply to this advert with a copy of your updated CV. Alternatively, please send your CV directly