Director Of Education Standards

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Manchester; À distance; GBP 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking an experienced Director of Education Standards to lead quality assurance and improvement across a national portfolio of schools.

The role involves monitoring performance, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting school leaders to deliver high-quality provision for children and young people. The successful candidate will shape educational strategy, oversee safeguarding and inclusion requirements, and work with executive leaders, headteachers, and

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in education
• Knowledge of ISS/EIF and safeguarding obligations
• Experience improving educational outcomes across multiple sites
• Strong stakeholder engagement and governance liaison skills
• Data-driven approach to improvement and assurance

Responsabilités

• Lead development and implementation of educational quality assurance frameworks across all schools.
• Monitor educational performance through data analysis, reviews, audits, and improvement planning.
• Identify underperformance and implement targeted interventions to drive rapid improvement.
• Support Headteachers and SLTs to raise standards of teaching, learning, behaviour, attendance and outcomes.
• Evaluate school effectiveness and provide strategic recommendations to improve learner achievement and engagement.
• Develop and oversee school improvement plans with measurable impact and accountability.

Description du poste

Director of Education Standards

Location: National (Home-Based)
Travel: Regular travel to schools across England
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Education Standards to lead, monitor, and continuously improve educational quality across a portfolio of schools and educational settings. This is a senior leadership position responsible for driving outstanding educational outcomes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting school leaders to deliver exceptional provision for children and young people.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping educational strategy, leading school improvement initiatives, maintaining compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and ensuring all settings provide a safe, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence education on a national scale while working collaboratively with executive leaders, headteachers, and governance teams to deliver sustainable improvement and excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Educational Standards & School Improvement

• Lead the development and implementation of educational quality assurance frameworks across all schools.
• Monitor educational performance through data analysis, quality reviews, audits, and improvement planning.
• Identify underperformance and implement targeted intervention strategies to drive rapid and sustainable improvement.
• Support Headteachers and Senior Leadership Teams in raising standards of teaching, learning, behaviour, attendance, and outcomes.
• Evaluate school effectiveness and provide strategic recommendations to improve learner achievement and engagement.
• Develop and oversee school improvement plans, ensuring measurable impact and accountability.

Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all educational settings comply with:
  • Independent School Standards (ISS)
  • Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF)
  • Safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance
  • SEND legislation and the SEND Code of Practice
  • Equality and inclusion requirements
• Lead preparation for inspections and regulatory visits.
• Conduct internal audits and compliance reviews across schools.
• Monitor safeguarding practices and work closely with Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) to ensure best practice.

Strategic Leadership

• Contribute to the development of organisational education strategy and long‑term improvement objectives.
• Provide expert educational advice and guidance to Executive Leaders, Directors, and Proprietors.
• Anticipate changes in educational policy, legislation, and inspection frameworks and ensure organisational readiness.
• Develop and implement systems that promote consistency and excellence across multiple sites.
• Lead organisational initiatives focused on curriculum development, assessment, quality assurance, and learner outcomes.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong professional relationships with school leaders, governors, local authorities, and external agencies.
• Coach and mentor Headteachers and senior leaders to develop leadership capacity.
• Facilitate professional development opportunities and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Lead strategic meetings, quality reviews, and performance discussions.
• Represent the organisation at external meetings and professional forums where appropriate.

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