Aspirant Director of Children's Services Programme

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Employer:
The Staff College
Location:
National
Salary:
Application closing date:
5pm Wednesday 25th February 2026
Job Ref:
GSa125554

Recruitment timetable

Application Closing Date
5pm Wednesday 25th February 2026
Notification Of Application Outcome
If you have not received an email by Friday 27th March 2026, please get in touch via dcsleadership@gatenbysanderson.com.
Residential One Launch/Orientation & Development
Mon 21st - Wednesday 23rd September, Tuesday 22nd - Thursday 24th September or Monday 28th - Wednesday 30th September
Residential 2
Monday 16th - Wednesday 18th November, Tuesday 17th - Thursday 19th November or Monday 23rd - Wednesday 25th November
Residential 3
Monday 18th - Wednesday 20th January, Tuesday 19th - Thursday 21st January or Monday 25th - Wednesday 27th January 2027
Residential 4 (End Of Programme)
Monday 15th - Wednesday 17th March, Tuesday 16th - Thursday 19th March or Monday 22nd - Wednesday 24th March 2027

Applying for the Aspirant Directors Programme

To apply for this programme, please ensure you submit the following:

- Respond to three application questions.

- An up to date copy of your CV

- A Video Personal Statement. (During the application process, you will click a link to record your personal statement video, this will take you to a separate webpage).

- The application process includes an online equal opportunities monitoring form. Please contact us as soon as possible to discuss any  individual requirements or reasonable adjustments you might need to assist with your application.

- We will also ask questions regarding your socio-economic background.

- Consent that your application data will be shared with the department for education.

Further information about the application process can be found here: https://dcsleadership-apply.co.uk/how-to-apply/

Use of AI

Whilst we embrace the use of AI, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment, if using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure fair selection process.

Confirmation of Application

Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email to confirm that you have applied. If you do not receive this email, please make contact with GatenbySanderson.

We will be notifying applicants of the outcome by the end of March, via email. If you do not received an email by this date please get in touch.

Please note: 

If your application is successful and you are offered a place on the programme, you will be required to have a declaration letter of support from your employer signed. Your place on the programme will be contingent on getting this document signed and returned to us by the given deadline.

 

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