Welcome

Thank you for your interest in joining us at North Lincolnshire Council. This is an exciting and career-defining opportunity to become our next Assistant Director of Education, working at the heart of a council where relationships, ambition, and outcomes for children come first.

At North Lincolnshire, we are proud of our longstanding track record of outstanding children’s services, our strong and connected education partnerships, and our unwavering commitment to putting children at the centre of everything we do. Our philosophy is simple: every child is our child – and we are looking for a leader who shares that belief.

We are a high-performing and people-focused organisation, and this role offers a unique chance to shape education strategy across a system that values collaborative leadership, community connection, and meaningful transformation. As Assistant Director, you will lead a passionate and expert education team, drive system-level improvement in educational outcomes and inclusion, and influence across the wider council to help ensure that every child and young person in North Lincolnshire has the opportunity to thrive.

We are looking for a strategic and values-led leader—someone who is able to inspire confidence in schools, trusts, and wider partners, and who brings strong insight into inclusion, SEND, sufficiency, and education standards. Whether you are already operating at Assistant Director level or are ready for your next step with the right support, we would be delighted to hear from you.

North Lincolnshire is a council where you can truly grow, lead, and make a lasting difference. We offer a supportive senior leadership team, a culture rooted in inclusion and trust, and a shared determination to improve outcomes for all our children and young people.

I hope you are inspired by this opportunity and I look forward to learning more about what you can bring.