Assistant Director – Education Strategy, Access and Inclusion – #OR111824

London Borough of Lambeth is seeking an Interim Assistant Director for Education Strategy, Access and Inclusion within the Education and Learning Directorate, based at 6 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1RW. Rate: £650 Ltd per day. Start: ASAP. Reporting to the Director of Education and Learning, this SMG2-grade post holds strategic leadership responsibility for education provision quality and sufficiency across the borough. The postholder will oversee pupil place planning, school admissions, the SEND and Inclusion Service, Educational Psychology Service, Virtual School, Outreach Services, and services for vulnerable pupils.

Key responsibilities include:

• providing strategic and operational leadership across inclusion and outreach
• ensuring traded Educational Psychology and non-statutory outreach services are maintained
• leading Ofsted and CQC inspection preparation and action planning
• managing delegated budgets and reporting financial risks to the Director
• developing and sustaining multi-agency partnerships with schools, health, voluntary organisations, and other councils
• driving continuous improvement in educational outcomes for children with SEND and their families
• and presenting professional advice and committee reports to elected Members

What’s on offer:

• Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
• Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
• A desirable location with great transport links
• A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

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