Senior Manager: Leadership and Governance

Are you an ambitious education leader who can strengthen school leadership, governance and outcomes across an entire county? This is an exciting opportunity to use your expertise and influence to help deliver high-quality, inclusive education for children and young people across East Sussex. As Senior Manager: Leadership and Governance, you will provide strategic leadership for school improvement and help secure high-quality leadership and governance across East Sussex schools. Working as part of the Education Division leadership team, you will align our strategy across the school-led system, governing bodies, council services and external partners. You will lead work to strengthen school structures, oversee headteacher recruitment for local authority-maintained schools, and support effective intervention where governance requires improvement. The post is responsible for Governor Services and reports to the Head of Education: Inclusion and Partnerships. We are looking for candidates who: Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) Experience in working in a school or a Trust as a Senior Leader or Chair of Governors. Understand school improvement and effective school governance Can build strong partnerships Are passionate about inclusion and improving outcomes for children and young people You will bring a strong understanding of school improvement, leadership development and effective governance, alongside a clear commitment to inclusion and better outcomes for children and young people. Please download the job description and person specification for more information. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are working towards a workforce that reflects the communities we serve because we recognise the value of different perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI . Interviews will take place on Wednesday 30 September in person at County Hall, Lewes. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details. This is a rare opportunity to influence education leadership and governance across a diverse county. You will work with senior education leaders, schools, governing bodies, council colleagues and external partners to develop strong, sustainable school structures and improve outcomes for children and young people. You will join a collaborative leadership team at an important point of national and local education reform, with the scope to shape strategy, strengthen partnerships and translate ambition into sustainable improvement. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are working towards a workforce that reflects the communities we serve because we recognise the value of different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training. For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Katie Ridgway, Head of Education: Inclusion and Partnerships, at [email protected] to arrange a Microsoft Teams call or telephone conversation. For work that makes a difference, choose East Sussex!