Targeted Services and Alternative Provision Manager

Location: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time

An exciting opportunity to lead the targeted inclusion services in Brent

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.

The Post

This is a key strategic role in the Inclusion Service to lead the committed and enthusiastic team of Inclusion Support Officers, Behaviour Outreach staff and Clinical Psychologists to provide support to children, families and schools to prevent exclusion and improve outcomes. The role leads the commissioning and quality assurance of alternative education provision and supports the development of inclusion support within schools and the Borough's Pupil Referral Units. Partnership working with schools and a wide range of partners is a key element of the role.

Please insert here information about the role and responsibility’s. You should be giving the candidate an overview of the job they are applying for. What are the projects / key areas of work that the post holder will work on in the role? What best sells this role.

The Person

The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status, experience of managing teams at a senior level in a complex organisation, a good understanding of commissioning and contract monitoring and budget management. You will have excellent communication skills, the ability to build effective relationships and have strong leadership skills.

Closing Date: 12 June 2017 (23:59)

Assessment & Interview Date: 20 June 2017

Additional Information

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Applications are particularly welcome from people with a disability as they are under represented across the council.

All organisations and individuals who work with children and young people, or are involved in providing services for them have a duty to safeguard and promote their welfare.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Before you join Brent Council, you will need to provide your National Insurance (NI) number and undergo a Home Office Standard I.D. check.

All successful applicants will be required to apply for a ‘Basic’ DBS Disclosure.

Please note CVs will not be considered as part of your application for this position.

For more information and application form please log on www.brent.gov/jobs  ref: 1700306