Quality Improvement Manager

Strateon; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Quality Improvement Manager to lead initiatives that enhance educational outcomes for children in Glasgow. This pivotal role involves strategic leadership, collaboration with key stakeholders, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive educational environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in quality improvement within education, showcasing their ability to inspire and manage teams effectively. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of young learners while working within the largest local authority in Scotland. If you are passionate about driving educational excellence, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading and managing at a senior level.
• Comprehensive understanding of quality improvement in education.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to support service excellence across schools.
• Provide strategic leadership and guidance to improve education quality.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in relevant teaching discipline

Job description

Strateon Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Quality Improvement Manager

As part of the largest local authority in Scotland, Education Services makes up one of the five services within Glasgow City Council and is responsible for the teaching and learning of around 80,000 children and young people across the authority's nursery, primary, secondary, and additional support needs sectors.

Working directly to the Head of Inclusion, you will lead a team to support the development and delivery of service excellence across our schools and drive forward improvements to achieve Glasgow's aims and objectives, with particular focus on Inclusion.

As a member of our Education Directorate, you will have the opportunity to contribute to service objectives and work collaboratively to improve the outcomes for children and young people in Glasgow.

You will provide strategic leadership, advice, and guidance to Directorate and Headteachers that will support performance improvements in the quality of education for our children and young people.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of quality improvement in an education setting and have a proven track record of leading and managing at a senior level.

To succeed in this role you must bring leadership, energy, and vision, as well as strong stakeholder management. You will be a highly skilled communicator who can develop and maintain effective working relationships, resolve complex situations, and adopt a solution-focused approach. You will have the ability to inspire others, be forward-thinking, and thrive in a challenging and demanding environment.

Crucially, you must have a passion for ensuring the children and young people of Glasgow receive a consistently high quality education which will provide them with the necessary skills for learning, life, and work.

You should be educated to, at least, degree level in a relevant teaching discipline.

Membership of Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme will be essential on taking up appointment. Eligibility for GTCS Registration is essential. Under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 this post is politically restricted.

Please note interviews will take place on Wednesday 2 April 2025.

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Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Manufacturing
• Industries