Deputy Director, Schools and Early EducationJoin to apply for the Deputy Director, Schools and Early Education role at OfstedDirect message the job poster from OfstedDeputy Director, Schools and Early EducationLocation: 10 South Colonnade, London; Piccadilly Gate, Manchester; 2 Rivergate, Bristol; 23 Stephenson Street, Birmingham; Loxley House, NottinghamOverviewOfsted’s role is to raise standards and improve the lives of children, young people, and learners through inspection and regulation.Our Deputy Director, Schools and Early Education will lead the continuous improvement and development of Ofsted’s inspection policy and methodology for state-funded schools (maintained schools, academies and free schools), registered early years providers and non-association independent schools, driving improvement through the system. They will provide visible and strategic leadership and management to the Schools and Early Education team ensuring that Ofsted’s work in this area is well focused and is driving system-wide improvement.Reporting directly to the National Director, Education, the Deputy Director, Schools and Early Education will be Ofsted’s chief adviser on inspection policy and practice, advising the National Director, Chief Operating Officer and His Majesty’s Chief Inspector (HMCI) on all relevant matters relating to this remit.Representing the National Director, senior management team and Ofsted, the role holder will build effective relationships and influence internal and external stakeholders, and opinion formers.In fulfilling this role, the Deputy Director will ensure that Ofsted’s work is driving real improvements in the system, through a process of continuous improvement and framework and related policy development, informed by inspection evidence, stakeholder engagement and best practice.Seniorities and EmploymentSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionEducation and OtherIndustriesGovernment Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr