Service Director - Education
Full information about this role can be found on our recruitment page www.iow.gov.uk/EducationCareers
This is a great time to join our Children’s Services senior leadership team as a Service Director for Education where you’ll provide system leadership and support all elements of the education system as we work together to build a top-class education system for children and young people on the Island.
“I believe the Isle of Wight is a fascinating place to work for anyone who is committed to improving outcomes for children and families. We have an opportunity here to make a real and significant difference to people’s lives. From an education perspective we are determined to ensure all children can benefit from outstanding practice and outcomes, and we are building a team to turn this ambition into reality” – Ashley Whittaker, Strategic Director for Children’s Services.
This is your opportunity to be innovative, create change and bring your vision to take our education services to the next level.
HOW TO APPLY:
For all information, including key responsibilities, person specification and how to apply, visit our full recruitment page:
www.iow.gov.uk/EducationCareers
For further information or an informal discussion, email our recruitment team via Careers@iow.gov.uk
Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
- Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
- Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
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