Hackney Education is committed to being the UK’s most forward‑looking education system. We aim to enhance the life chances of every learner by creating an inspiring environment that guarantees inclusion and success for everyone. We are leading the way in our fight for equity, with a specific focus on becoming an actively anti‑racist borough. As we rank among the 10 % most deprived areas in England, our key priority is providing strong support for underserved families and communities.
About The Role
The School Organisation and Place Planning Team is crucial to Hackney’s overarching education strategy. As Service Manager, you will play a key role in leading the strategic direction for school organisation, place planning, admissions, and pupil benefits.
Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Leading an agile and sustainable school system that addresses challenges like fluctuating pupil numbers and growing SEND needs.
- Place Planning: Analysing demographic trends and housing developments to accurately forecast future demand.
- School Organisation: Managing the structure of local schools, including partnerships, federations, mergers, and closures to support financial sustainability.
- Admissions & Benefits: Overseeing the “end‑to‑end” legal processes for school admissions and statutory support services like Free School Meals.
- Partnership Working: Fostering collaborative relationships with Headteachers, Governors, academy trusts, and diocesan representatives.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Education: Educated to degree level, equivalent professional qualification or relevant experience.
- DBS: This post is subject to a DBS requirement.
- Flexibility: The role requires visits to schools and engagement with parent groups, which may occasionally take place outside normal working hours.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Hackney Council is a place for everyone. We celebrate diversity and work to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or social class. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people and individuals from black and global majority backgrounds, as these groups are currently under‑represented in our workforce.
Contact Information
For more information regarding this position, please contact:Terry Bryan, Assistant Director, School Estate StrategyEmail: Terry.Bryan@hackney.gov.uk
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