Head of Education

Welcome to an environment worth living - and working - in. Welcome to an employer of choice, where flexible benefits and working arrangements go hand in hand with a working culture committed to learning, improving and growing. Welcome to the very heart of Scotland - where the best in road and rail links open up the rest of the Country. Welcome to Falkirk.

The Falkirk Council area has been transformed over the past decade and is one of the fastest growing areas in Scotland. Just a 30 minute drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow, we're ideally situated in the very heart of Scotland.

The Council is well respected, has a culture of efficiency and continuous improvement and takes its community leadership role very seriously. We have an impressive track record of delivering high quality services, while maintaining the second lowest Council Tax in mainland Scotland. We are committed to building on our existing strong local partnerships and making sure our citizens are at the heart of everything we do.

The current economic climate brings new challenges and opportunities for change. Strong leadership and working closely with our communities and our partners is supporting this change and you can be part of it.

This post provides an opportunity for an experienced senior manager to lead a team of managers and provide strategic direction and leadership to ensure effective management, delivery and development over a diverse range of services including Pre-Five, Primary and Secondary Education, Support for Young People with ASL, Psychological Services, Quality Improvement in Schools, Curriculum Support, Communications, Service Policy and Performance. This is a challenging role and you will therefore need to bring extensive leadership experience within a large complex and multi functional organisation. You will be able to demonstrate continuous improvement, as well as managing complex and strategic issues to deliver improved outcomes whilst ensuring that schools are supported and challenged to improve attainment. In addition you will have a successful track record in leading and managing organisational and culture change along with financial management and risk management experience within a large complex organisation. Working knowledge and experience of the elements of the Service to be managed is essential.

Celebrating diversity, promoting equality of opportunity

To apply for this vacancy, please visit www.myjobscotland.gov.uk and search on reference FLK01510.
Closing date for applying is Monday 30th May 2016.

Celebrating diversity, promoting equality of opportunity
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