Head of School, Places & Capital

The pay range for this role will be £83,536 - £84,966 (pro rata for part time colleagues).

From 1 April the salary for this role will be £84,251.

We’re looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward-thinking team.

You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure

We are seeking an exceptional leader to join BCP Council as the Head of Access to Education.

Are you driven by the belief that every child deserves the right support, at the right time, to thrive in education?

This role offers the opportunity to shape that vision across our local area, leading developments that make a meaningful difference for children, young people, and families.

As Head of Access to Education, you will take a strategic lead in ensuring children can access high quality, inclusive education that meets their needs. You will oversee the delivery of effective education place planning, admissions, and pathways that enable children to engage with learning in settings that are safe, ambitious, and responsive. Working closely with partners, school leaders, and communities, you will help to build a system that is sustainable, equitable, and focused on improving outcomes.

This is a role for someone who brings both strategic insight and a value led approach; someone who can inspire teams, navigate complexity, and remain focused on what matters most: ensuring children and young people have the opportunities and support they need to succeed within our local family of schools and settings.

• Strategic education place planning for mainstream and special education
• Commissioning and delivery of capital schemes, including SEND provision
• School admissions, including in-year fair access
• Home to school transport
• Innovative partnerships and funding strategies to expand and enhance provision

• Compassionate, inclusive leadership that empowers teams and communities
• A culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and high performance
• Equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of service delivery
• Financial stewardship of a significant capital budget, driving value and impact

You will bring the strategic leadership insight and commitment needed to shape a high‑performing, inclusive education system.

• Leads with clarity, compassion and ambition, inspiring teams to deliver for children, young people and families.
• Operates confidently in complex environments, balancing strategic priorities with the agility needed to respond to emerging needs.
• Understands education legislation, place planning and system infrastructure, and can turn that knowledge into practical, forward‑looking solutions.
• Builds trust and influence across partnerships, engaging schools, settings, communities and elected members in a shared vision.
• Drives improvement and change, with the resilience and creativity to shape sustainable models of delivery.
• Models integrity and values‑led leadership, ensuring equity and inclusion are embedded in every aspect of the service.

In return, we offer you the opportunity to make a lasting difference for children and young people in a role with real purpose and influence. You will benefit from:

• A leadership environment that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement, with support to develop and shape system‑wide change.
• The chance to work across a passionate and committed education community, partnering with schools, settings and services that share a strong commitment to improving outcomes.
• Significant scope to influence strategy and investment, ensuring our provision is sustainable,…