Interim Assistant Director, Education Strategy, Access and I

The role will involve:
* Providing strategic leadership across education strategy, pupil place planning, school sufficiency and access arrangements across the borough.
* Leading SEND, Inclusion, Educational Psychology, Outreach Services, Virtual School, Admissions and Vulnerable Pupils Services to ensure high quality outcomes for children and young people.
* Driving improvements in inclusion, attendance and exclusion reduction through effective partnership working with schools, health partners and wider stakeholders.
* Leading preparation for Ofsted, CQC and other regulatory inspections, implementing improvement plans and ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities.
* Managing significant budgets, service performance and workforce development whilst delivering service transformation and continuous improvement.
* Acting as a key senior leader within Education and Learning, providing advice to elected members, presenting reports and contributing to wider Childrens Services strategy.
* Ensuring effective school admissions, Fair Access Protocols and provision for vulnerable learners, including children with SEND.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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