Regional Schools Commissioner

Contract: Full-time 5 years' fixed term contract
Pay band: Senior Civil Service Pay Band 2 (Director)

Based in Manchester with regular travel in Lancashire & West Yorkshire, and attendance at meetings in London

Dedicated to delivering first-class education to children and young people across England, the Department for Education is rolling out one of the most ambitious education reform programmes in the world. With over 5,000 open academies and free schools now up and running, we're looking for an experienced and credible educational leader to drive our efforts in the Lancashire and West Yorkshire region.

An outstanding leader with a record of achieving the kind of success that the entire academy system needs to match, you'll be trusted to make important operational decisions on behalf of the Secretary of State for all academies, free schools and sponsors in your region. That means monitoring performance of all academies, identifying and driving improvements to those that are under performing, as well as giving the go ahead to open new ventures.

It also means drawing on your understanding of the regional education landscape and engaging with school leaders to command respect and challenge the wider sector to improve itself.

For further information, including details of how to apply for this role, please visit the Civil Service Jobs website www.civilservice.gov.uk/jobs - search under Department for Education.

To apply, please send your completed application to SCS.RECRUITMENT@education.gsi.gov.uk quoting the job title of the post you wish to be considered for.

The recruitment is regulated by the Civil Service Commission.

Closing date: 21st August 2015

The Department for Education is an equal opportunities employer.