Shaping the future of Education Together, we''re the moment makers. About the role Together, we''re shaping children''s education for the future. Every day, our colleagues are helping to transform the lives of the residents of Oxfordshire by providing children and young people with the best possible education. As the Deputy Director of Education and Inclusion, you will play a crucial role in fostering collaboration among Education Leaders and Partners to enhance inclusivity and improve educational outcomes for children and young people across Oxfordshire. You will oversee the daily operations and delivery of statutory education and inclusion services leading a substantial workforce, covering children from pre-birth to 25 years (or 19 years under certain legal frameworks). Additionally, you will line manage Assistant Directors responsible for School and Setting (Sufficiency), School and Setting (Standards, Effectiveness and Performance), and SEND (Special Education Needs and Disabilities) and Inclusion. As Deputy Director, you will lead strategic planning, technical management and service delivery for Education and Inclusion, which represents a large, high-risk, highly regulated, and complex portfolio, driving strategic priorities through a widespread range of high-profile front-line services, including School and Setting (Sufficiency), School and Setting (Standards, Effectiveness and Performance) and SEND and Inclusion. This includes safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing ..... full job details .....