Children's Services Vacancies

Working for Nottingham City Council comes with a wide range of benefits. Alongside competitive pay, generous annual leave and access to an excellent pension scheme, we are committed to creating an innovative, inclusive, and progressive workplace where colleagues are supported to be their very best.

Our benefits include:

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement (between 26 and 33 days per year depending on your length of service)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with an 18.5% employer contribution
• Flexible hybrid working
• A strong focus on wellbeing
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

In return, we are looking for compassionate, dedicated people who share our commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people, adults, and families across Nottingham. If you are passionate about making a positive difference through education and social care and want to help people thrive, we would love to hear from you.

You can find out more about the benefits available to our colleagues on our Nottingham City Council Employee Benefits webpage 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Nottingham City Council is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We value diversity and recognise that different perspectives, experiences and ideas help us deliver better services for Nottingham's citizens.

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, disabled people, and people who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT+), as these groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

Disability Confident Employer

We are a Disability Confident Employer and actively encourage applications from disabled people. If you wish to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme, please tell us in your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and into employment.

Armed Forces Covenant

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families. We recognise the valuable skills, experience and perspectives that the Armed Forces community brings.

Championing diversity

We are committed to attracting and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from:

• Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities
• Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+) communities
• Disabled people

These groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and we want to better reflect our city through our recruitment.

Right to Work

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of right to work checks in accordance with Home Office requirements.

Working pattern: Hybrid working. Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £47,665 - £50,908
Contract: Permanent

Ready to take the next step in your social work career?

At Nottingham City Children's Services, we're committed to helping social workers develop, thrive and progress throughout their careers.

We are looking for experienced social workers to join our Locality team as Advanced Social Work Practitioners.

Our front line Locality Teams have recently been reshaped to reflect the Family First Partnership reforms to ensure that children receive help and support from the right person at the right time, with seamless support from both their professional and family network.

As an Advanced Social Work Practitioner, you'll combine direct work with children and families with a key practice leadership role. You'll hold a caseload of complex children and family work, while providing guidance, coaching and support to colleagues across the team.

Working across Child in Need, Child Protection and Care Proceedings, you'll use your knowledge and experience to undertake assessments to support effective decision-making, manage risk, and help achieve positive outcomes for children and families. You'll play an important role in developing practice, supporting less experienced social workers and promoting high-quality, relationship-based social work.

This is an ideal opportunity for experienced practitioners who are passionate about practice excellence and want to extend their influence beyond their own caseload while continuing to work directly with children and families.

You'll bring:

• A recognised social work qualification and Social Work England registration
• Significant post-qualification experience working with children, young people and families
• Strong safeguarding, assessment and risk management skills
• Experience of Child Protection, Children in Need and Care Proceedings work
• The ability to coach, mentor and support colleagues
• Confidence in complex decision-making and multi-agency working
• A commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children and families

Through reflective supervision, coaching and ongoing professional development, you'll be supported to strengthen your practice leadership skills and continue progressing your career within a service that values learning, development and professional excellence.

Our career pathway recognises growing expertise, professional influence and leadership, creating opportunities to progress into management roles while continuing to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families across Nottingham.

Families First Partnership Manager
Hybrid Working
Full-Time 37 hours a week
Salary:  £58,602 - £62,109
Permanent

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As Families First Partnership Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading Nottingham’s Families First approach, with a strong focus on ensuring education is central to how children, young people and families are supported. You will bring together partners across schools, academies, education services, early help, social care, health, community safety and the voluntary sector to improve educational engagement, attendance, inclusion and wider outcomes for children and young people.

You will provide strategic leadership for the development and delivery of integrated family support services, ensuring that education settings are fully connected into early help and whole-family working. Working alongside schools and partners across the city, you will help ensure that children and families receive the right support at the right time, with a clear focus on identifying need early, removing barriers to learning and preventing issues from escalating.

Working closely with senior leaders, education partners, practitioners and partner agencies, you will oversee the implementation of strategic priorities that support improved attendance, inclusion, safeguarding and achievement. You will use education data, performance information, feedback from schools and families, and evidence of what works to drive continuous improvement and strengthen the impact of Families First across Nottingham.

We are seeking an experienced and influential leader with a strong understanding of education, children’s services, early help, safeguarding, inclusion and partnership working. You will bring excellent communication, relationship-building and strategic planning skills, alongside the ability to lead change across schools, services and wider partnership arrangements.

You will play a key role in shaping a coordinated and responsive Families First offer where education is recognised as a vital protective factor in children’s lives. Through strong partnership leadership, you will help schools and services work effectively together to reduce need, build family resilience, improve attendance and inclusion, and support children and young people to achieve positive long-term outcomes.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Wednesday 25th November 

• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high volume of applications be received.
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

Head of Continuous Improvement and Quality (School Improvement team)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid / Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG
Salary: £75,323 - £84,396

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As Head of Continuous Improvement and Quality, you will lead Nottingham's approach to quality assurance, performance, learning and school improvement, ensuring high standards are embedded across Children's and Education Services. Your role as a senior school improvement leader in the city will be fundamental to our next steps as we work to continuously improve schools and education settings for all of our city's children.

As a key member of the Children's and Education Services Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic direction for monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement, strengthening partnerships with schools, settings and stakeholders to drive excellence across the education system. You will play a critical role in ensuring services remain evidence-led, responsive to change and focused on delivering the best outcomes for children and young people.

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced leader with a strong background in quality improvement, performance management, schools and educational services leadership. You will combine strategic vision with the ability to use data, insight and professional expertise to drive improvement and influence change across our schools and education settings in Nottingham city.

With a commitment to innovation, collaboration and high standards, you will help shape a culture of learning and accountability, ensuring Nottingham continues to strengthen its services and improve outcomes for children, young people and families.

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a relevant degree-level professional qualification, including Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), Social Work England registration, or another equivalent professional qualification.
• Has a strong track record of leading quality assurance, performance management and continuous improvement within children's services, schools, education or a related public sector environment.
• Has substantial senior leadership experience, driving organisational improvement and raising standards across complex services.
• Can use data, insight and evidence to identify priorities, challenge practice and deliver measurable improvements.
• Builds strong partnerships with schools, educational settings, partner agencies and stakeholders to improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of safeguarding, education and children's services legislation, policy and statutory responsibilities.
• Has experience of service inspection, self-evaluation, quality assurance frameworks or school improvement activity.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

• The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Wednesday 9^th December.
• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.

If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Head of Inclusive Learning

Hybrid Working
Full Time - 37 hours per week
Permanent
Salary: £75,323 - £84,396

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We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our Children's and Education Services Senior Leadership Team as our new Head of Inclusive Learning.

This is a pivotal role with responsibility for providing strategic leadership and direction across Nottingham's inclusion, attendance, children missing education and fair access services. You will lead the development and delivery of ambitious strategies that ensure every child and young person, regardless of their circumstances, has access to high-quality education and the support they need to succeed.

Working closely with schools, academies, early years settings and a wide range of partners, you will champion inclusive practice across the city, driving improvements in attendance, reducing barriers to learning and promoting positive outcomes for children and young people. You will play a key role in shaping and translating national policy, legislation and statutory guidance into effective local practice, ensuring services remain responsive, innovative and focused on meeting the needs of Nottingham's children and families.

As a member of the Children's and Education Services Senior Leadership Team, you will work collaboratively across the Council and with education, health, social care and voluntary sector partners to deliver joined-up services and drive continuous improvement. You will lead high-performing teams, develop strong partnerships and ensure that services are child-centred, outcome-focused and deliver value for money.

We are looking for an experienced and influential leader with a passion for inclusion and improving educational outcomes. You will combine strategic vision with strong partnership working skills, using innovation and evidence-based practice to help create an education system where every child can thrive, achieve and reach their full potential. 

We are looking for someone who has:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an appropriate professional qualification as a qualified and registered Social Worker.
• Significant leadership experience within education, inclusion or children's services.
• Strong knowledge of education legislation, safeguarding and statutory duties within a local authority context.
• A proven track record of developing partnerships, leading service improvement and delivering positive outcomes for children and families.
• National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) would be desirable. 

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

• The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Thursday 12th November
• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

Lead Child Protection Practitioner (LCPP) (Grade J)
Hybrid Working
Full-Time 37 hours a week
Salary: £51,356 – £54,495
Permanent

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As a Lead Child Protection Practitioner (LCPP), you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that children at risk of significant harm are safeguarded through robust child protection processes, effective multi-agency working and high-quality professional practice.

You will provide professional leadership, oversight and constructive challenge across child protection activity, supporting practitioners and partner agencies to make informed decisions that place the safety and wellbeing of children at the centre of all interventions.

Through skilled analysis, professional curiosity and a strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities, you will help ensure that children and families receive timely and effective support.

Working closely with social care, health, education, police and other key partners, you will facilitate and contribute to multi-agency decision-making, ensuring that risks are appropriately identified, assessed and managed. You will promote best practice, support continuous improvement and help drive positive outcomes for children and young people. 

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: sabina.baz@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

• The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Monday 30th November.
• Please state which role you are applying for in the subject field of your email
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact sabina.baz@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

Please note: Do not use AI tools to generate your response, as this will be checked and considered during shortlisting.

Practice Lead
Hybrid Working
Full-Time 37 hours a week
Salary: £46,142 - £49,282

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About the Practice Lead Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced social work professional to play a key role in driving quality, learning, and continuous improvement across Children's Services. Working collaboratively with managers, leaders, and practitioners, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality services that achieve positive outcomes for children, young people, and families.

The Practice Lead role combines quality assurance, audit, and workforce development responsibilities. You will design and deliver training whilst also undertaking audits. You will work with teams across Children's Services to ensure learning from audits and quality assurance activities is embedded into practice and that improvement actions are effectively implemented.

You will actively promote the Council's vision, values, and priorities, supporting the delivery of high-quality, best-value services. Through your expertise, you will contribute to performance management, quality standards, service improvement initiatives, and the development of strong partnerships across Children's Services and with key stakeholders.

This role is ideal for an experienced social worker with strong analytical skills, a passion for practice excellence, and a commitment to developing others and improving outcomes for children and families.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to jessica.anderson@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Please note:

• The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Wednesday 11th November.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received.
• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact jessica.anderson@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Important Information

Do not use AI tools to generate your supporting statement, as this may be reviewed and taken into consideration during the shortlisting process.

SEND Service Manager - Specialist Services
Hybrid Working
Full Time - 37 hours per week
Permanent
Salary: £58,602 - £62,109

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Are you an experienced SEND leader ready to shape services that make a lasting difference to children, young people and families?

Nottingham City Council is transforming Children and Education Services to deliver stronger outcomes, improved partnership working and more responsive services. As our SEND Service Manager (Specialist Services), you will play a key role in leading this transformation and shaping the future of SEND provision across the city.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic and operational leadership for specialist SEND services supporting children and young people aged 0-25. You will lead service development, drive continuous improvement, and ensure children, young people and their families receive high-quality, inclusive and effective support that helps them achieve their full potential.

Working across education, health, social care and wider partner organisations, you will build and maintain strong relationships that improve outcomes and ensure services are coordinated around the needs of children and families. You will lead a culture of high performance and accountability, using quality assurance, performance data and stakeholder feedback to inform service improvement and drive excellence.

As part of our wider SEND leadership team, you will have a significant role in developing innovative approaches, implementing change, responding to local and national priorities and ensuring services deliver the best possible outcomes for Nottingham's children and young people. You will be responsible for leading and supporting managers and staff, managing resources effectively and ensuring services are delivered in line with statutory requirements, best practice and council priorities.

About You

We're looking for a confident and collaborative leader with significant experience of working within SEND services and leading teams in a complex environment.

You will bring:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification recognised in England.
• Significant leadership and management experience within SEND services.
• A strong understanding of the SEND legislative framework, including the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Regulations and the SEND Code of Practice (0-25).
• Experience of leading service improvement, quality assurance and performance management activity.
• A proven track record of leading teams through change and transformation.
• Excellent partnership working, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience of delivering high-quality services that improve outcomes for children, young people and families.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and leadership learning. 

Most importantly, you will share our commitment to inclusion, innovation and putting children and young people at the heart of everything we do.

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND and want to play a key role in shaping the future of specialist services in Nottingham, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help create a city where every child and young person can thrive.

How to apply

• Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
• The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Friday 4th December
• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high volume of applications be received.

If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

SEND Service Manager (Statutory Assessment and Identification)
Hybrid Working
Full Time - 37 hours per week
Salary - £58,602 - £62,109
Permanent

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Are you an experienced SEND leader ready to drive service improvement and ensure children and young people receive the support they need to thrive?

Nottingham City Council is transforming Children and Education Services to deliver stronger outcomes, improved partnership working and more responsive services. As our SEND Service Manager (Statutory Assessment and Identification), you will play a key role in leading and shaping statutory SEND services across the city.

This is an exciting opportunity to provide strategic and operational leadership for statutory assessment and identification services, ensuring the local authority meets its duties under SEND legislation while delivering high-quality, child-centred support for children and young people aged 0-25. You will lead service performance, drive continuous improvement and ensure statutory processes are delivered effectively, lawfully and within required timescales.

Working closely with families, schools, health partners, social care colleagues and wider stakeholders, you will build strong partnerships that support integrated working and positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND. You will use performance information, quality assurance activity and stakeholder feedback to identify areas for improvement, address challenges and strengthen service delivery.

As part of our wider SEND leadership team, you will contribute to service transformation, lead managers and staff, and help shape innovative approaches that respond to local needs and national priorities. You will be responsible for service planning, resource management and ensuring a culture of high standards, accountability and strengths-based practice that puts children and families at the centre of decision making.

About You

We're looking for a confident and collaborative leader with significant experience of working within SEND services and leading teams in a complex environment.

You will bring:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification recognised in England.
• Significant leadership and management experience within SEND services.
• A strong understanding of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Regulations and the SEND Code of Practice (0-25).
• Experience of leading service improvement, quality assurance and performance management activity.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to drive improvement and ensure statutory compliance.
• Experience of leading teams through change and transformation.
• Excellent partnership working, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and leadership learning.

Most importantly, you will share our commitment to inclusion, excellence and ensuring that children and young people with SEND receive the right support at the right time.

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND and want to play a key role in leading statutory services in Nottingham, we'd love to hear from you.

Join us and help create a city where every child and young person can thrive.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Wednesday 9^th December.

• We have multiple vacancies across our services; if you are shortlisted, we may contact you before Wednesday 30th September.
• Please state the team you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Working pattern: Hybrid working
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: £42,123 - £45,529
Contract: Permanent

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Ready to take the next step in your social work career?

At Nottingham City Children's Services, we're committed to helping social workers develop, thrive and progress throughout their careers.

We currently have vacancies across the following teams:

• Locality Social Work Teams
• Children in Care
• Fostering Kinship Team
• Children with Disabilities
• Permanence

As a Level 2 Social Worker, you'll build on your post-qualification experience, taking responsibility for more complex cases with increasing autonomy and professional confidence. Working directly with children, young people and families, you'll undertake assessments, lead family network meetings, contribute to statutory decision-making, and coordinate multi-agency responses to improve outcomes for children.

This is an exciting opportunity for qualified and registered social workers who have completed their ASYE and are looking to broaden their skills and deepen their expertise. You'll further develop your risk assessment, professional judgement and court work experience, while also supporting colleagues and contributing to a culture of excellent practice.

Through reflective supervision, coaching and ongoing professional development, you'll be supported to strengthen your practice, grow your confidence and continue progressing your social work career within a service that values learning, development and professional excellence.

Our career pathway recognises growing knowledge, experience and professional influence, while creating opportunities to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families across the city and supporting your progression into more advanced social work and practice leadership roles.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Monday 30th November.

• We have multiple vacancies across our services; if you are shortlisted, we may contact you before Wednesday 30th September.
• Please state the team you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

Team Manager - Statutory Assessment and Identification
Hybrid Working
Full Time - 37 hours per week
Permanent
Salary: £53,051- £56,293

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Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)?

Nottingham City Council is transforming Children and Education Services through an ambitious Target Operating Model (TOM) designed to deliver stronger outcomes, improved partnership working and more responsive services. As a Team Manager within our Statutory Assessment and Identification Service, you will play a key role in ensuring children, young people and families receive the timely support they need to thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated team responsible for delivering high-quality Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment processes and supporting the local authority to meet its statutory responsibilities under SEND legislation. You will provide day-to-day operational leadership, ensuring assessments, decision making and service delivery are child-centred, legally compliant and focused on achieving positive outcomes.

Working closely with families, schools, health professionals, social care colleagues and wider partners, you will oversee effective multi-agency working and ensure children and young people receive the right support at the right time. You will be responsible for monitoring performance, managing resources effectively and driving continuous improvement to ensure statutory timescales, quality standards and service objectives are consistently achieved.

As part of the wider SEND leadership team, you will support the delivery of service transformation, contribute to improvement activity and help strengthen Nottingham's SEND offer. You will champion inclusive practice, promote high professional standards and create a positive culture where staff are supported to deliver excellent outcomes for children and young people.

About You

We're looking for an experienced and motivated manager with a strong understanding of SEND legislation and a passion for delivering high-quality services for children and families.

You will bring:

• Experience of managing teams within SEND, education, children's services or a related field.
• A sound understanding of the Children and Families Act 2014, SEND Regulations and the SEND Code of Practice (0-25).
• Experience of overseeing statutory processes, quality assurance and performance management.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, support and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience of working collaboratively with education, health and social care partners.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver positive outcomes within a complex and demanding environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Evidence of professional qualification relevant to education, SEND, children's services or a related discipline, together with ongoing professional development.
   

Most importantly, you will share our commitment to inclusion and ensuring that children and young people with SEND have every opportunity to achieve their potential.

If you are looking for a rewarding leadership role where you can influence practice, support service improvement and make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and families, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape a stronger future for children and young people with SEND in Nottingham.

How to apply

• Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
• The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Friday 4th December
• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high volume of applications be received.

If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk 

Transitions Lead-School Improvement
Hybrid Working
Full-Time 37 hours a week
Salary:  £53,051 – £56,293
Permanent 

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As Transitions Lead, you will provide strategic leadership for transition arrangements across education settings in Nottingham, ensuring that children and young people experience positive, inclusive and well-managed transitions that support their wellbeing, engagement and achievement. 

Working across schools, education services and partner agencies, you will lead and coordinate transition activity across Inclusion, Attendance and Behaviour Services, Place Planning and Admissions, and wider school improvement functions. You will develop and promote a coherent city-wide approach, ensuring that transition points are recognised as critical opportunities to improve outcomes, reduce inequalities and strengthen inclusion. 

Sitting within the School Improvement Service, you will position transition as a key driver for raising standards and improving educational outcomes. You will work closely with school leaders, education professionals and senior stakeholders to develop effective transition pathways across phases, settings and types of provision, ensuring children and young people receive the support they need to thrive. 

You will be responsible for monitoring, analysing and interpreting transition-related data, identifying emerging risks, trends and priorities, and driving evidence-informed action. Through system leadership, partnership working and continuous improvement, you will support the development and implementation of innovative approaches that improve experiences and outcomes for children and young people across the city. 

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Wednesday 25th November

• Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a high volume of applications be received.
• If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact cestom@nottinghamcity.gov.uk