Our roles
Assistant Director - Education, SEND and Inclusion
Salary: £97,632 - £108,033
As a key member of the Children’s Services Leadership Team, you will lead a diverse portfolio that includes Education Effectiveness, SEND Services, Inclusion, Early Years, Education Sufficiency, Admissions, Educational Psychology and Governor Development.
Reporting to the Executive Director of Children’s Services, you’ll be the council’s lead professional for Education, SEND and Inclusion, steering a high-performing system that delivers for all learners, particularly our most vulnerable. You’ll champion inclusion, influence national and regional partners, and ensure our services are ambitious, innovative and sustainable.
Assistant Director - Family Services and Strategic Partnerships
Salary: £97,632 - £108,033
Reporting to the Executive Director of Children’s Services, you will lead the strategic direction and operational oversight of Family Services, Family Help, Youth Work, Family Hubs and key partnership programmes, ensuring our approach is joined-up, inclusive and grounded in the voices of children, young people and families.
Working alongside senior colleagues and partners (including health, education, the voluntary sector and the Northamptonshire Children’s Trust), you will champion integrated working and deliver transformative change that improves outcomes, strengthens relationships and builds community resilience.
Salary: £72,383 to £77,041
Closing date: Sunday 7 December 2025
As Head of SEND, you will play a central role in delivering high-quality, integrated services that make a real difference to children, young people and their families. You’ll lead a skilled and passionate team, working across education, health and social care to ensure that every child with SEND receives the support they need to thrive.
Head of Inclusion and Attendance
Salary: £72,383 to £77,041
Closing date: Sunday 7 December 2025
We are looking for a skilled and committed Head of Inclusion and Attendance to lead our efforts in ensuring every child receives their statutory entitlements and the support they need to succeed in education.
Head of Commissioning and Contracts
Salary: £72,383 to £77,041
Closing date: Sunday 7 December 2025
As a Head of Commissioning and Contracts for Children’s Services, you will play a key role in designing and delivering commissioned services that meet the needs of children and families, ensuring positive outcomes.
This role is critical in ensuring that services are effectively commissioned, managed, and aligned with the needs of children and families across North Northamptonshire.
Head of Education Effectiveness
Salary: £72,383 to £77,041
Closing date: Sunday 7 December 2025
We are looking for a dynamic and visionary senior leader to shape the future of education for children aged 0 to 16 years old. As Head of Educational Effectiveness, you’ll drive strategic school improvement, champion inclusive education, and collaborate across services to ensure every child thrives.
Head of Access and Sufficiency
Salary: £72,383 - £77,041
Closing date: Sunday 7 December 2025
As Head of Access and Sufficiency, you will lead the strategic planning and delivery of school places, admissions, and capital investment - ensuring every child can thrive in a great school, close to home.
Salary: £53,460 - £56,805
Closing date: Sunday 7 December 2025
We are seeking a dynamic Safeguarding Team Manager to join our Children’s Services team. This is a pivotal leadership role where you will shape and drive safeguarding strategy across educational settings, ensuring vulnerable children receive the support they need to thrive.
Salary: £65,393 - £69,599
Closing date: Sunday 7 December 2025
We are seeking a visionary and dynamic Early Years Strategic Lead to drive excellence across our Early Years services. This is a unique opportunity to lead a growing team focused on improving outcomes for children aged 0 to 5 years old, ensuring high-quality provision, and delivering on statutory responsibilities.
Last updated 07 November 2025