At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead school planning and engage with communities to shape education in London.
- Company: Dynamic local government team focused on education and sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, hybrid working, and impactful leadership role.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a politically sensitive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education while navigating exciting challenges.
- Qualifications: Experience in education settings and strong stakeholder management skills.
Venn Group’s specialist Local Government recruitment team is recruiting a Head of Education for a London Borough. This is a senior interim leadership role focused on school organisation, place planning, public consultation and stakeholder engagement.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading and managing consultation activity relating to school expansions, reductions, amalgamations, new provision and changes to existing provision
- Developing and analysing data to support education planning and decision-making
- Building strong relationships with school leaders, communities and key stakeholders
- Managing sensitive and emotionally charged consultation processes with professionalism and credibility
- Providing expert advice on relevant education legislation, statutory guidance and school sufficiency requirements
- Contributing to the Council's strategic approach to school financial sustainability, resource management and funding
- Working independently and taking ownership of key projects with limited management oversight
- Navigating complex and politically sensitive environments
About you:
- Experience in a local authority, academy trust or another education setting
- Prior experience in school place planning and/or school organisation
- Demonstrate an understanding of relevant guidance and the ability to engage effectively with SEND stakeholders
- Manage a wide range of stakeholders and community interests
- Work effectively within politically sensitive or contentious environments
- Communicate complex issues clearly
Key details:
- Day Rate: £600 p/d umbrella
- Location: London / Hybrid
- Start: ASAP
To discuss this opportunity, apply online and we will get back to you ASAP.
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