Interim Director Of Education

Interim Director of Education & Inclusion

North West

Interim contract – immediate start • Inside IR35 (via umbrella) • On‑site 2‑3 days per week

You will be stepping into a pivotal leadership role at a moment of real urgency and impact. This high‑profile interim assignment provides senior leadership continuity at a critical transition point, reporting into the DCS and working closely with elected members, headteachers and senior officers. With a significant SEND reform deadline approaching, your leadership will matter from day one.

Role

• Strategic leadership across education, inclusion and SEND, ensuring continuity and grip during a senior transition
• SEND system oversight, driving progress against reform requirements and imminent statutory reporting deadlines
• Stakeholder engagement, building trusted relationships with headteachers, senior leaders and partners
• Operational assurance, maintaining performance, pace and morale across established teams
• Visible leadership, with a strong on‑site presence and hands‑on approach to senior decision‑making

Qualifications

• Director‑level leadership experience within education and children’s services
• Deep education expertise with a track record of operating in pressured systems
• Early Help and social care reform knowledge, including Families First
• Credibility with schools, ideally underpinned by previous headteacher experience
• Proven stakeholder management in complex, politically sensitive environments

The assignment is required within weeks, with flexibility on rate for the right individual.

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