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The starting salary for this full-time, permanent position is £61,784 per annum, based on a 36-hour working week. Are you ready to take your next step in educational leadership? Do you want to be part of shaping how schools and provisions deliver safe, inclusive, and high-quality education for children and young people? Join our innovative team committed to ensuring that 'no one is left behind'. The Education, Access, Quality and Improvement (EAQI) service is offering an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Service Manager to join our fantastic Educational Effectiveness team based in Weybridge. In this newly created management role, you will work alongside the Service Manager to ensure Surrey meets its statutory duties and drives educational excellence. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' serviceOption to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leaveA generous local government salary related pensionUp to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per yearPaternity, adoption and dependents leaveAn Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeingLearning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resourcesWellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shoppingA chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About The Role From January 2026, EAQI will implement a bespoke quality assurance framework, expanding the Educational Effectiveness team. In this newly created management role, you will support the current manager to develop the service further, and drive educational excellence. This is a fast-paced role, ideal for a passionate, experienced educator who thrives on collaboration and strategic influence. The current education