Head of Service: Transforming Children & Education

Head of Service Opportunities Children's and Education Services, Nottingham City Council

Changing Lives, Changing Futures

Nottingham City Council is on a significant journey of improvement, reform and transformation across Children's and Education Services.

We are redesigning services, strengthening practice, and building a more connected system around children, young people, and families. With a clear vision, strong leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement, this is an exciting opportunity to join us and help shape the future of services across our city.

We are now recruiting to a range of influential Head of Service positions within our Children's and Education Services Senior Leadership Team.

• Head of SEND
• Head of Inclusive Learning
• Head of Virtual School
• Head of Sufficiency and Place Planning
• Head of Continuous Improvement and Quality

• Head of Locality North
• Head of Locality South
• Head of Children with Disabilities
• Head of Regulated Services

• Head of Children's Transformation

These are high profile leadership positions with responsibility for shaping strategy, leading improvement, and delivering high quality services that improve outcomes for children, young people and families.

Working as part of a collaborative senior leadership team, you will lead change across complex services, build strong partnerships and drive innovation, quality, and performance. You will bring strategic leadership experience, a commitment to continuous improvement and a passion for making a difference.

This is a pivotal moment for Children's and Education Services in Nottingham. We are investing in leadership, strengthening our services, and creating the conditions for long term success.

Our vision is simple: every child and young person should be seen, heard, and supported to thrive.

If you share our ambition and want to play a key role in shaping the future of services for children and families, we would love to hear from you.

• Salary £72,917 to £81,700 (SLMG3)
• Flexible hybrid working
• Local Government Pension Scheme with 18.5% employer contribution
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• A strong commitment to employee wellbeing

Closing date: Sunday 23 August 2026 m

One Vision. One Team.

Join us and help create better outcomes for Nottingham's children, young people, and families. Be part of the next chapter and help change lives and change futures.