Jobs

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced manager to lead the Specialist Teacher Team and to take on a leadership role across the School Effectiveness Team which comprises a team of School Improvement partners, the Early Education and Childcare team and the School Attendance Support Service.

You will have strategic and operational lead of the Specialist Teaching Team which will be deployed within schools to support, develop and challenge SEND practice.

Our benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.
• Cycle to Work scheme. 
• Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.
• Car Lease scheme
• Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your job description requires that you are registered with or are a member of a professional body, WNC will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.
• Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).
• Our West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.
• Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.

What will you be doing?

You will work with the strategic lead of the service to drive the development and implementation of the strategic vision of the Specialist teaching team and maintain oversight of the School Effectiveness workstreams.

You will monitor the operational delivery of the Specialist teaching team, developing impact measures, and leading CPD linked to SEND practice. Clear collaborative working with services and partners is essential and the ability to foster positive working relationships is key to the successful deployment of the Specialist Teaching team.

About you

You will have been a headteacher and or had experience of leading a team within a local Authority. You must have experience of working with CYP and in supporting children with a range of SEND needs.

You will need to have extensive knowledge and experience of working with primary and/or secondary aged pupils providing advice and guidance to senior leaders within schools and of promoting a culture of inclusion.

You will be inspirational and have the ability to work both independently and jointly with other professionals. You must have the confidence and experience of challenging schools and settings where required.

A proactive approach to research and developing yourself through CPD is essential as is a strong knowledge of best practice and developments in SEND and AP. The ability to work autonomously to prioritise work and meet deadlines is key.

If you would like to discuss this position, please call
Katie Morlidge on 07841 193856

About us

At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. 

Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aU  

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us.

If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email careers@westnorthants.gov.uk for support.

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