Service Director for 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)

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Disability Confident

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.