Deputy Director of Practice and Programmes: Education and Early Years

Location

London Fields, Greater London | United Kingdom

Job description

For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.

We are looking for a Deputy Director to lead on delivery of our Education and Early Years strategy and programme of work.

Deputy Director of Practice and Programmes: Education and Early Years

Reference: 2379

Location: Mentmore Terrace, London Fields. NCB promotes a hybrid, flexible way of working, staff can work remotely for part of the week if they wish and, in the office, or face to face for at least 2 days per week.

Status: Permanent. 28 - 35 hours per week.

Salary: £72,353, with generous benefits package including 30 days annual leave plus Bank holidays and 3 days of Christmas closure.

This varied role will oversee the quality delivery of our exciting programmes of work which include the Anti-Bullying Alliance, our role as delivery partner for Stronger Practice Hubs and SENDIASS provision and our systems change work in the field of early years SEND.

The successful candidate will be a leader in the field of early years and/ or education with a clear vision of how best to support the workforce and therefore children and young people, including those with SEND.  

You will need to have a comprehensive understanding of and interest in the systems and services that support schools and early years services to best support children and young people and their families.

Excellent leadership, people and programme management and communication skills are essential for this role as are strong IT and writing skills, along with experience of managing contracts generating income and supporting quality delivery.

Applications close at 11:59pm on 2nd April 2024.

Please quote the job title and reference number in your application.
CVs will not be accepted. Please address the person specification in your supporting statement.

Assessment and interviews to be conducted on 12th April 2024. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

NCB is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, political opinion, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, paternity, and carer status.

No agencies please.

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£72.35k per annum