Job Description
Newham is one of the youngest and most dynamic boroughs in London, with a diverse population representing cultures from around the world. We are proud of our rich community, vibrant growth and innovations in work from public participation to just transition and models of service delivery. Driving forward at pace on a journey of improvement and stepping up to significant financial pressures like so many councils, we’re committed to ensuring that every part of Newham thrives – sustainably, equitably and inclusively.
Assistant Director, Education Improvement & Outcomes
Grade SMRC: £75201 - £95382 pa
We are looking for an experienced, highly skilled and dedicated school and systems leader to join the Newham team as Assistant Director, Education Improvement & Outcomes. This is a new role within our Children’s Services team, reporting to the Director of Education & Inclusion. The role will involve leading and developing our approach to school improvement, quality assurance and support for schools. This is a pivotal role in coordinating and assuring the quality of our support of, work with and partnership approach for schools and education settings. This role will provide an experienced school leader with the opportunity to lead on developing our strategic approach in those areas, while ensuring that the voices of children and young people are embedded in our approach.
You will be an experienced teacher and school leader, with significant experience of supporting children to achieve excellent education outcomes and a proven passion for challenging inequalities. You will have demonstrable partnership-building skills, and an ability to work in partnership with schools, settings and other partners to provide the best possible opportunities for all children and young people in the Newham education system.
Newham is a diverse borough and we are committed to our workforce being representative of the families that we work with. We are taking concerted, meaningful and intentional action to develop an inclusive culture because we believe this is at the heart of enabling diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought. We are taking positive actions to challenge all forms of discrimination and injustice to help make Newham a fairer and more equitable place to live, learn and work. As an Assistant Director with the Education Directorate you will play a leading role in building a fairer Newham.
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If you would like to have confidential conversation about this opportunity please get in touch with Annabel Bates, Director of Education:
[email protected]Deadline for applications: 18 July
Stage 1 interviews and assessment centre: week commencing 21 July
Final panel interview: 29 July
Additional Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.
The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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