School Effectiveness Partner

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL; Essex; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking a School Effectiveness Partner to enhance services for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This role involves supporting school leaders, monitoring performance, and ensuring high-quality educational outcomes across Essex. The ideal candidate will have QTS and significant leadership experience, contributing to impactful educational strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Headteacher or within local authority.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and continued professional development.
• Proven ability to deliver strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support school leaders to develop partnerships and improve services.
• Monitor and challenge schools to ensure high-quality provision.
• Collaborate with educational providers to identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Influencing

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Senior leadership experience

Job description

School Effectiveness Partner

Essex

£62,725 to £73,793 per annum

Permanent, Full Time

Community Based Worker

The Opportunity

Essex County Council is undertaking a programme to improve services and outcomes for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Our goal is a SEND system that identifies needs earlier and provides effective support, reducing reliance on statutory services. We aim to deliver impactful, cost-effective services.

The School Effectiveness Partner will support school leaders to develop accountable partnerships, leveraging expertise and resources to help pupils reach their potential. The role involves monitoring, challenging, and supporting schools to deliver high-quality provision, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.

Ideally, candidates will have experience as a Headteacher with expertise in quality improvement frameworks and achieving good or outstanding Ofsted ratings.

The role covers all of Essex, with location details to be discussed during interviews. Start dates are flexible, either September 2025 or January 2026.

For more information about our service, visit: Education

Organisational Accountabilities

1. Operational planning and performance review to ensure high service standards and meet council priorities.
2. Collaborating across functions and supporting financially sustainable outcomes.
3. Building relationships with internal teams and external organizations to support plans and improve services.
4. Managing complex issues and resources to meet customer needs.
5. Utilizing digital technologies and innovation.
6. Promoting equality and diversity in decision-making.
7. Translating goals into compliant, risk-managed practices.
8. Delivering high-quality customer interactions to build strong relationships and reputation.

Service/Functional Accountabilities

1. Serving as the main link between the local authority and school partnerships to improve education across Essex.
2. Supporting the development of school partnerships within the School Led Improvement Strategy.
3. Collaborating with early years settings, schools, and educational providers to identify areas for improvement and support pupils aged 0-18.
4. Monitoring school performance, attendance, and exclusions, providing guidance and support.
5. Representing the Director of Education at Headteacher appointments and Ofsted feedback sessions.
6. Challenging schools on safeguarding and supporting underperforming schools to improve rapidly.
7. Promoting and delivering traded services and exploring new commercial opportunities.
8. Ensuring effective school leadership and sharing innovative improvement strategies.

The Experience You Will Bring

1. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and senior leadership experience, preferably as a Headteacher or within LA.
2. Continued professional development and knowledge of relevant legislation.
3. Strong leadership, behavioural skills, and results-focused approach.
4. Excellent communication and influencing skills.
5. Proven ability to deliver strategic objectives and outcomes.
6. Knowledge of school practices and managing education provision for diverse needs.
7. Experience in partnership working, including with academies and free schools.
8. Data analysis and management skills for service evaluation and planning.

For inquiries, email: [e-mail]

Questions about the role? Contact Stephen Chynoweth at [e-mail]

The role requires mobility across Essex. Candidates must have a driving license and access to a vehicle or alternative mobility arrangements.

Interviews

Scheduled for early July 2025.

Why Essex?

Essex is a large, dynamic authority committed to transformational change, serving 1.8 million residents over 1,420 sq miles. Recognized for productivity, we offer flexible working and career development opportunities. We are part of the Government’s devolution programme aiming to establish a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. More info at devolution and LGR.

We are a Disability Confident Leader, committed to inclusive hiring and reasonable adjustments. We value integrity and adhere to the Nolan principles. Successful candidates may require a DBS check, which they must maintain via the DBS update service. Details at https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service.

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