Head of Service (Inclusion & Educational Support)

We have big plans for the future of North Ayrshire… and we’re looking for an exceptional individual who can help us deliver them.

We are embarking on the next phase of our ambitious transformation programme, maximising opportunities and addressing the challenges which lie ahead of us. 

We want to hear from a talented individual with strong leadership skills who has the vision and skills to become the Head of Service for Inclusion and Educational Support.  The successful candidate will work in collaboration with the Head of Service (Education) and support the Executive Director and the Chief Executive to deliver the Council’s ambitions for North Ayrshire. 

As a Chief Officer of the Council, the successful candidate will have a strategic leadership role supporting service transformation and delivering high quality, value for money services in a challenging financial climate. Tackling poverty is at heart of everything we do. 

You will demonstrate extensive experience at a senior management level and have the ability to create inspiring and innovative solutions.

The post has a challenging and exciting remit across the service, with particular responsibility for a variety of areas such as Inclusion, Supporting Needs, Psychological Services, Education's role in Integrated Children's Services Planning and Facilities Management. Full information can be found in the Role Profile

As a strategic and inspirational leader, you will deliver a clear sense of purpose and direction and will secure the confidence of Elected Members, the Council and your Teams.

You will be able to demonstrate experience in the implementation of change, excellent people management skills, effective partnership working, integrity and sound ethical judgement.

The Role Profile, supported by the Competency Framework provides more detailed information. 

Dates to note and keep available are:  

• 1.5 hours will be required between 1st and 6th March 2023 to complete online Psychometrics.
• Assessment Centre day will take place in person on Thursday 7th March 2023 (full day).
• Interviews will take place in person on Wednesday 15th March 2023.

 

Please note that this post is politically restricted and requires a Register of Interest

PVG (Children)

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007.  Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by North Ayrshire Council.  Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant PVG check (£59 or £18), which will be deducted in instalments from your wages following commencement of employment.  For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit https://www.mygov.scot/organisations/disclosure-scotland/. For further details on North Ayrshire Council’s policy please visit http://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/resident/jobs-and-training/pre-employment-checks.aspx.

Please note if you are the successful candidate your name and email address will be entered into the Disclosure Scotland PVG system to generate your PVG form which will be issued to your email with an enclosed link to complete.

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