Service Director Education and Partnerships

At West Northamptonshire Council, we're committed to making West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive. We're looking for an exceptional leader to shape the future of education across the area, ensuring every child and young person has access to the opportunities they need to succeed. As part of our Senior Management Team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering our ambitions for children, families and communities across West Northamptonshire.As Service Director for Education and Partnerships, you will provide visible and influential strategic leadership across education, inclusion, partnerships, and sufficiency planning, ensuring that services are responsive, sustainable, and deliver improved outcomes for children, young people, and families.Working closely with schools, academy trusts, early years providers, health partners and wider stakeholders, you will strengthen the local education system and ensure that children and young people receive high-quality support throughout their educational journey.This is a highly influential role with responsibility for developing long-term strategies, leading significant transformation programmes and ensuring statutory education functions are delivered effectively. You will help shape the future of education across West Northamptonshire, ensuring services are innovative, financially sustainable and focused on improving outcomes for children and young people.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children's Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.