Director of Education & Inclusion Services

Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council invites applications for the role of Director of Education & Inclusion Services.

Salary: £113,745

Overview

Following the retirement of the current Director, this is an opportunity to lead the Council’s Education & Inclusion Services. You will be responsible for a net revenue budget of circa £37 million, a three-year capital programme of £72 million, and 1,276 non-school staff. Your responsibilities cover the delivery of all aspects of Education & Inclusion Services, supporting 111 schools and 4,594 school-based staff, with school budgets of £212 million.

About the Council

Rhondda Cynon Taf is a progressive, high-performing Council providing services to a population of approximately 240,000 across the Rhondda, Cynon and Taf Ely valleys. Our success is underpinned by an innovative culture that generates new ideas and ambitious initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Council’s Education & Inclusion Services and implement the improvement strategy to connect and support communities, keeping people safe, healthy, and able to thrive.
• Provide strong executive leadership to the Senior Leadership Team and collaborate with elected Members and partners.
• Manage a detailed budget and capital programme as outlined above, and oversee 111 schools and 4,594 school-based staff.
• Deliver high-quality education and inclusion outcomes in line with statutory requirements and the Council’s priorities.
• Engage with partners across the Council to improve lives and opportunities for local communities.

Leadership

• Bring your own leadership style, creativity and innovation to a well-established management team.
• Receive strong political and professional support to carry out duties.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Experience at Director level or ready to take the next step in your career with a track record in education and inclusion services.
• Ability to work with colleagues across the Council and with partners to improve communities’ lives.
• Commitment to safeguarding; role includes safeguarding responsibilities and enhanced DBS check.

Safeguarding and Inclusion

• Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.
• Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will apply to the successful applicant.

Diversity and Welsh Language

• The Council values diversity and is committed to fair recruitment regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity.
• Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those in English.
• Welsh-speaking candidates meeting essential criteria at Level 3 or above may be invited to interview under a guaranteed interview scheme.

Additional Information

• Due to high application volumes, individual acknowledgements may not be sent; if you do not hear within four weeks of the closing date, please assume it was unsuccessful on this occasion.
• The recruiter supports Armed Forces applicants who meet essential criteria; interview opportunities will be provided as part of the pledge.

How to Notify Interest

To arrange an informal discussion, please contact the Chief Executive, Paul Mee, at Paul.J.Mee@rctcbc.gov.uk.

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