Director of Education & Learning

Director of Education & Learning

Starting Salary: £122k rising to £137k

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth's communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan 'Our Future, Our Lambeth.' To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked on our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are 'connected by purpose' in everything we do to deliver excellence.

We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were developed for staff by staff: Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability.

About the Borough:

Lambeth is a dynamic, diverse, and constantly changing inner London borough with its own unique personality and culture. It can be challenging and complex, but it's never dull, and you can make a real and substantial impact.

We want Lambeth to continue to be at the forefront of change and improvement in education, retaining good relationships between education providers and the Council and building on our collective strengths and achievements.

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London.

About the Team:

You will be part of a Council committed to getting things done. You will find supportive political leadership and work with a committed senior leadership team which is driving improvement for children and families in a meaningful and impactful way.

About the Role:

Our new Director for Education and Learning will play a key role in making this happen by providing leadership across our organisation and partnership which means leading on achieving our ambitions set out in the 2024 - 30 Education and Learning Strategy, continuing to build on a successful record of strong OFSTED inspection outcomes for schools and other education provision.

At Lambeth, we work collaboratively across our Children, Families and Education Service as well as with school leaders and a range of partner organisations to accelerate school improvement across the borough and to deliver the best educational outcomes for all children and young people in Lambeth.

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Andrew Carter - Corporate Director: Children, Families & Education. Email:

Benefits:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 31 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence the criteria marked as essential on the person specification:

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage.

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Closing date: Sunday 27th January 2025 at 11:59pm.

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role.