Assistant Director Learning and Skills - Childrens Services

Mediocrity is not good enough for Solihull! We’re transforming Children’s Services, taking what’s good and making it truly great. Here, you’ll discover new specialist teams with everything in place to deliver consistently excellent services. You’ll benefit from refined practices, strong support and fantastic scope for professional development. You’ll use your experience and creativity to help shape what our care will look like tomorrow. What’s more, you’ll enjoy life in a thriving borough that combines the very best of town and country living and has been recognised for its exceptional quality of life.

As Assistant Director, in a key leadership role, you will be responsible for strategic and operational leadership to the Learning and Skills division of the Children’s Services Directorate. Organising and developing services for continuous improvement and ensure these are aligned with the Council’s corporate priorities. You will be key in managing the relationship between the Council and its schools and ensure that children and young people in Solihull have the best chance to succeed.

We are looking for an experienced leader who is determined to make a difference. You will have a proven track record in delivering major pieces of work, projects and change across professional boundaries. You will be a dynamic leader able to thrive in a political environment. You will have shown the ability to motivate colleagues and partners, building positive relationships that deliver great outcomes for our children and young people.

We are looking for outstanding individuals who have excellent interpersonal skills, and are passionate about supporting children, young people and young adults (age 0-25).

For further information please go to our website https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/employer/1303/solihull-metropolitan-borough-council/ or Contact:

Sally Hodges Director Children’s Services 0121 704 6734 or Heather Loveridge Assistant Director Learning + Skills 0121 704 8282

The closing date for applications is Thursday 3 November 2016.
The assessment process will take place on Friday 11 November 2016.

Solihull Local Authority has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS + Barred List check will be required for these posts.