Head of Service – Children & Education (Hybrid)

Company: NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
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Location: Nottingham
Job Description:

Head of Service Opportunities

Children’s and Education Services, Nottingham City Council

Changing Lives, Changing Futures

Nottingham City Council is on a significant journeyof improvement, reform and transformation across Children’s and EducationServices.

We are redesigning services, strengtheningpractice, and building a more connected system around children, young people,and families. With a clear vision, strong leadership, and a commitment tocontinuous improvement, this is an exciting opportunity to join us and helpshape the future of services across our city.

We are now recruiting to a range of influentialHead of Service positions within our Children’s and Education Services SeniorLeadership Team.

Current Opportunities

Education and Inclusion

  • Head of SEND
  • Head of Inclusive Learning
  • Head of Virtual School
  • Head of Sufficiency and Place Planning
  • Head of Continuous Improvement andQuality

Children’s Social Care

  • Head of Locality North
  • Head of Locality South
  • Head of Children with Disabilities
  • Head of Regulated Services

Transformation and Improvement

  • Head of Children’s Transformation

About the Roles

These are high profile leadership positions withresponsibility for shaping strategy, leading improvement, and delivering highquality services that improve outcomes for children, young people and families.

Working as part of a collaborative seniorleadership team, you will lead change across complex services, build strongpartnerships and drive innovation, quality, and performance. You will bringstrategic leadership experience, a commitment to continuous improvement and apassion for making a difference.

Why Nottingham?

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

Our vision is simple: every child and young personshould be seen, heard, and supported to thrive.

If you share our ambition and want to play a keyrole in shaping the future of services for children and families, we would loveto hear from you.

What We Offer

  • Salary £72,917 to £81,700 (SLMG3)
  • Flexible hybrid working
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with 18.5%employer contribution
  • Professional development and career progressionopportunities
  • A strong commitment to employeewellbeing

Apply

To learn more about the opportunities and view thefull recruitment microsite, visit our dedicated campaign page.

To apply, please visit our website via the button below.

Closing date

Sunday 23 August2026 at 11.59pm.

Please state the role you are applying for in thesubject line of your email.

One Vision. One Team.

Join us and help create better outcomes forNottingham’s children, young people, and families. Be part of the next chapterand help change lives and change futures.

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Posted: July 28th, 2026