Team Manager

Company: Nottingham City Council
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Location: Nottingham
Job Description:

Team Manager Opportunities

Children’s and Education Services, Nottingham City Council

Nottingham City Council is on a significant journey of improvement, reform and transformation across Children’s and Education Services. We are redesigning services, strengthening practice and building a more connected system around children, young people and families.

With a clear vision, strong leadership and a commitment to continuous improvement, this is an exciting opportunity to join us and help shape the future of services across our city.

We are now recruiting to a range of Team Manager positions across Children’s Social Care, SEND and Education services.

Current Opportunities

  • Team Manager, Children with Disabilities
  • Team Manager, Locality Team (Social Care)
  • Team Manager, Family Time Team
  • Team Manager, Care Leavers Team
  • Team Manager, Inspection and Improvement
  • Team Manager, Quality Assurance (Children’s Social Care)
  • Team Manager, Emergency Duty Team (EDT)
  • Safeguarding Education Team Manager
  • Team Manager, Statutory Assessment and Identification (2 posts)
  • Team Manager, Welfare and Children Missing Education (CME) (2 posts)
  • Learning Academy Team Manager

About the Roles

Our Team Manager roles are vital leadership positions, leading and supporting social work teams to deliver high-quality, child-centred services that improve outcomes for children, young people and families across Nottingham.

Working collaboratively with practitioners, partners and stakeholders, you will oversee excellent practice, develop and inspire your team, and help shape inclusive, responsive services that make a real difference.

You will bring strong leadership skills, a commitment to continuous improvement and a passion for supporting practitioners to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.

Why Nottingham?

This is a pivotal moment for Children’s and Education Services in Nottingham. We are investing in leadership, strengthening our services and creating the conditions for long-term success.

Our vision is simple. Every child and young person should be seen, heard and supported to thrive.

If you share our ambition and want to play a key role in developing high-performing teams and shaping the future of services for children and families, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer

  • Team Manager (Grade J) Salary £51,356 – £54,495
  • Competitive Team Manager salary and benefits package
  • Flexible hybrid working
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with 18.5% employer contribution
  • Professional development and career progression opportunities
  • A strong commitment to employee wellbeing

Closing date: Friday 21 August 2026 at 11.59pm

Join us and help create better outcomes for Nottingham’s children, young people and families.

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Posted: July 30th, 2026