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You will work with a highly regarded team of professionals to strategically manage the Governor Services as well as make a significant contribution to the wider Children’s Services.The local authority is seeking to appoint an excellent primary or secondary practitioner, with proven senior school leadership experience with the interpersonal skills to work very effectively in partnership with governors, schools, regional and national partners.

This challenging post provides an excellent opportunity for someone with vision and drive to play a leading role in supporting school governors . The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to high standards, inclusion and maximising pupil achievement.

Application information

Hours of work: 37 hours per weekWorking pattern: Full-timeClosing date: Sunday 12 February 2012 This is a permanent post. Internal applicants can be appointed on a secondment basis for one year, subject to line manager approval.

For informal discussion, please contact Elizabeth Funge – Senior Manager (11-19) on 01273 336879.This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure with the Criminal Records Bureau. For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.direct.gov.uk/crb. Please note that we may require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

Equal opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.