Chief Officer Education - REQ03299 - 399729

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Chief Officer

Education

North Lanarkshire Council

£115,958 - £120,407

(35 Hours per week)

We are achieving great things that will improve the lives of everyone who live, work in or visit North Lanarkshire. These vital improvements are all part of a programme of major economic regeneration and growth that is already changing the landscape of North Lanarkshire.

As we deliver the Plan for North Lanarkshire and drive transformational change, we recognise that children and young people are critical to the future growth of the region and it’s vital they are given the best chance and opportunities to fulfil their potential.

The Chief Officer (Education) plays a critical role, directly supporting the strategic aim, by leading a broad holistic care service that is directly linked to education, and is focused on supporting children and young people in the context of the wider family and social community support systems that are an essential requirement in their long term growth and progression.

This role is wide-ranging and includes strategic lead responsibility for a number of areas across the spectrum of educational functions with an emphasis on attainment, performance and the wider achievement agenda, which are detailed within the recruitment pack available.

We have bright and determined people working here, that believe and are engaged in what we do.

If you’re motivated, ambitious and driven by achievement, then come and join us.

You will require to become a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme member prior to commencing in this role.

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Andrew McPherson, Depute Chief Executive via Adrienne Henry on henryad@northlan.gov.uk Mobile

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. 

We have also adopted the Armed Forces Community Covenant to show our support for service personnel, veterans and their families. We offer a guaranteed interview for service leavers, spouses, reservists and veterans, as long as they meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. 

North Lanarkshire Council is committed to #KeepingThePromise. This means that if you have ever been in care (looked after at home with a social worker, lived with a relative other than your parents, experienced foster, residential or secure care) you are entitled to a guaranteed interview for this post, as long as you meet the essential criteria of the person specification/job description. This is one way North Lanarkshire is demonstrating our commitment to supporting Care-Experienced People. 

The Plan for North Lanarkshire is to be the place to live, learn, work, invest and visit. The Council recognises that work is an important part of adult life and is critical to our wellbeing and shaping how we live. The Fair Work Convention’s Framework defines Fair Work as work that offers effective voice, fulfilment, opportunity, respect and security. We believe Fair Work can boost creativity, realise untapped potential and increase productivity. To find out more click on the link.

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, and Audio. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone . 

The following link contains our Easy Read documents which will help explain the process and what happens during the selection process: Easy Read – My NL

***PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY YOU MUST ENSURE AN APPLICATION FORM IS SUBMITTED. ANY CV SUBMISSIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED.***