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About the Team The School Effectiveness team works in partnership with schools, early years settings, and key stakeholders to raise standards and improve outcomes for children and young people across Warwickshire. We provide strategic leadership, challenge, and support to ensure high-quality teaching, strong governance, and effective leadership in all schools. Our work spans performance monitoring, safeguarding, financial sustainability, and assessment, helping schools to thrive within a school-led improvement system. About the Role As Strategy Manager for School Effectiveness, you will lead key aspects of Warwickshire's Education Strategy, working collaboratively with schools, early years providers, and partners to drive improvement and secure high standards. The role involves strategic oversight of performance, safeguarding, and quality, alongside managing projects and budgets to deliver sustainable outcomes. You'll provide expert challenge and support to school leaders, influence policy and practice, and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure the best educational opportunities for children and young people across the county. Key Requirements Successful senior leadership experience in a school or Early Years setting (minimum 5 years), demonstrating highly effective improvement. Strong knowledge of: Education legislation and policy for schools and Early Years. Statutory safeguarding requirements. Ofsted inspection processes. Ability to interpret and communicate complex data clearly, including producing comprehensive reports. Excellent relationship management and communication skills, including the ability to influence and hold challenging conversations with senior leaders and stakeholders. Experience in managing programmes and projects to successful outcomes. Ability to travel across the county regularly as required. For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification. Working for Warwickshire - This is the difference you make Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them! At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire's economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best. Your future matters to us, we provide a generous pension scheme which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 19 percent per month, to help support your financial security during retirement. The scheme also offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependants. To find out more please visit: Warwickshire Pension Fund homepage - Warwickshire Pension Fund The benefits we offer include agile working, a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government, generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays and an additional day at Christmas, and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform. Click here to view the benefits at Warwickshire County Council. Additional Information Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public. To discuss the role please contact Leah Adams, . Closing date: midnight on 13th January 2026 Interview date: 27th January 2026 Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements. Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. See more.

Overview Assistant Headteacher Vacancy - Pennyhill Primary School. Full time, permanent from January 2026. Leadership 6-10. Due to the impending retirement of a valued member of our leadership team, we are seeking to appoint a passionate and experienced SENCo to become our new Assistant Headteacher with SENCo responsibilities. This is a great opportunity to shape the future of our SEND provision while playing a key role in the strategic leadership of the school. Pennyhill is a welcoming, nurturing, and ambitious school where children are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on our inclusive, nurturing ethos and commitment to ensuring every child achieves their full potential. Role and responsibilities Lead and develop the school's SEND provision in line with statutory guidance and best practice Be a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to whole-school improvement Support staff in delivering high-quality inclusive teaching and learning Work closely with families, external agencies, and the local authority Champion the needs of all learners, ensuring equity and excellence We are looking for someone who Holds the National Award for SEN Coordination Has proven leadership experience and a strong understanding of SEND Is an excellent communicator and team player Is committed to inclusive education and safeguarding Has the vision, energy, and drive to make a lasting impact What we can offer A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team Enthusiastic children who love learning A commitment to professional development A school community that values diversity and inclusion A well-resourced environment A laptop and iPad Pupils, parents and governors who are proud to be part of Pennyhill Further details Further details are available within the recruitment pack which is available online or directly from the school. Completed application forms should be returned directly to the school for the attention of Miss E Williams, Headteacher by post or email to Visits Thursday 18th September 9:15 am Tuesday 23rd September 4:00 pm Thursday 25th September 4:00 pm Wednesday 1st October 9:00 am Please contact the school office to secure your place. Closing date and interviews Closing date: Friday 3rd October 9:00 am Interviews: Week beginning 20th October All shortlisted candidates will be observed teaching and will also be subject to an online search as part of our recruitment process. Pre-employment checks will be made in line with KCSIE. Details Hours: Full-time Grade: Leadership 6 - 10 (£58,369 - £64,691) Location: Pennyhill Primary School, Hollyhedge Road, West Bromwich, B71 3BU Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 3rd October