Local Education System Leader (Strategic lead for Early Years)

Management Grouping: Children’s Services

Team: Education Improvement Service

Location: Bexleyheath

Job reference: EDU0000040

Bexley Education Improvement Service is transforming. Our ambition is to be a force for good in the lives of Bexley children and young people because we stand alongside all our schools, supporting a thriving local education system. We believe passionately that the LA has a role to play in creating that system, in partnership with schools. We are seeking to recruit a new system leader to our new dynamic and credible team, that will enable us to fulfil our ambition and vision for the service, and are able to consider candidates looking for a permanent post or secondment opportunity.

This new post will be a part of a dynamic, focused school improvement team that will forge our new conversations with Bexley schools, building a sustainable school improvement infrastructure as well as leading and having strategic oversight of one aspect of the local system, which would be the Early Years from 0-5 with our childcare providers, settings and schools. The successful candidate will join a dedicated and supportive directorate who are passionate about making a difference.

We are keen to recruit experienced school senior leaders who have the energy, commitment and drive to make this aspiration a reality. You will have a track record of delivering significant improvement at senior leadership or headship level and be knowledgeable and experienced in school improvement. You must also be passionate about Early Years Education and development with a strong knowledge of EY’s practice and guidance.

 You will also have strong communication and influencing skills, with an ability to use coaching and other leadership approaches to secure improvement.

For further information, or if you wish to discuss this role further, please contact Victoria Marsh on 020 3045 5538 victoria.marsh@bexley.gov.uk

What we offer:

• Collaborative, multi-disciplinary, teamworking where there are opportunities to work with other professional partners to positively impact the lives of children and young people
• A commitment to support continued professional development and networking
• Our Choices Flexible Benefits Package includes lease car and cash options to the value of £4,050 per annum
• Relocation Package up to £8,000
• Career Average Revalued Earnings Pension Scheme
• Performance Related Pay
• An excellent working environment at our fantastic offices
• Opportunities for flexible working, with great ICT facilities
• 27 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service), exclusive of bank holidays
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• MyChoice Staff Benefit Scheme – Includes Childcare Vouchers, Cycle to Work Scheme, access to high street shopping vouchers and online discount codes.

How to Apply:

• Closing Date for your application: 30/04/2021
• Please visit our website to find out more and apply. CVs will not be accepted unless they are submitted with a completed application form.
• Anticipated Interview dates: week of 10/05/2021

Bexley Education Improvement Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice, and therefore references will be requested for all short-listed candidates. Appointments to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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