Deputy Service Manager

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Are you a qualified teacher who wants a better work, life balance?

• Do you have a track record of leading and managing a successful team?
• Are you passionate about removing barriers to learning and championing the needs of children with medical needs?
• Are you committed to ensuring high quality teaching and to provide advice and guidance to schools to ensure school aged children with medical needs successfully reintegrate to their named school?

You will manage and lead a dedicated and experienced team of teachers and practitioners based at a teaching centre in Battle providing interim packages of education for children with medical needs within the Hastings and Rother area. You will also work closely with the Service Manager to strategically develop the service.

If you believe you meet the criteria in the job description and you have the interpersonal skills, knowledge and vision to work collaboratively with key stakeholders, then we want to hear from you.

To apply for this role please follow the 'Apply Now' button above. When completing your application 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.

Interview date and venue: Friday 14 February 2025, Battle Teaching and Learning Centre.

To arrange an informal discussion, please contact Chloe Cushing, Service Manager chloe.cushing@eastsussex.gov.uk

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For work that makes a difference

• Job Description and Person Specification [docx]

Additional Information

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check . Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.