Education Effectiveness Partner

Leicestershire County Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check support? unsure

Job summary

Leicestershire County Council is recruiting an Education Effectiveness Partner to join the Education Effectiveness Team. The post focuses on implementing national and local initiatives to embed school improvement strategies across educational settings for Leicestershire children, prioritising the most vulnerable.

The role acts as the main contact for schools within a designated area, building strong relationships and contributing to inclusion and the development of alternative provision to

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status with DfE number and extensive experience of working with schools, evaluating and developing whole-school practice.
• Experience managing significant programmes or projects with strategic thinking at senior level.
• Experience developing initiatives and quality assuring their effectiveness.
• Ability to work independently and with initiative.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with diplomacy and tact.
• Understanding of education regulations and duties relating to right to quality education.
• Strong communication, motivation, flexibility and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of contact for all schools, academies, colleges, and educational settings in a geographic area.
• Foster good working relationships to secure the best possible education outcomes for children and young people.
• Contribute to inclusion, use of alternative provision and positive outcomes for vulnerable learners.
• Share and deliver accessible and inclusive services in line with commitments; participate in selection processes.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Experience with schools

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

QTS with DfE number

Job description

The Education Effectiveness Partner will play an integral role, as part of the Education Effectiveness Team, to successfully implement national and local initiatives to promote and embed school improvement strategies within educational settings where Leicestershire children are educated; to secure the best start in life for all our children, particularly the most vulnerable., Leicestershire County Council are committed to making a real difference to the lives of our children and young people. To be able to achieve this, we need to have a team of resolute and outstanding staff, who will contribute to our exceptional learning community. An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and committed Education Effectiveness Partner to join the team in a continued development strategy working with schools on joint strategies for inclusion, use of alternative provision and promoting positive outcomes for Leicestershire's most vulnerable children and young people. We are seeking a dynamic and committed Education Effectiveness Partner to join our Education Effectiveness Service area within Children and Family Services. This role involves being the point of contact for all schools, academies, colleges, and educational settings in a geographical area of Leicestershire, fostering good working relationships to ensure the best possible education for children and young people. Knowledge and an understanding of the current agendas within education, particularly regarding inclusion, use and development of internal alternative provision arrangements and SEN would be beneficial. Additionally, strategic experience in these areas and involvement in the secondary phase would be advantageous. An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our .

• Have Qualified Teacher Status with DfE number and extensive experience of working with schools, including evaluating and developing whole-school practice with sound understanding of the issues facing schools and how schools operate.
• Have recent, successful management of significant programmes or projects and can demonstrate experience of strategic thinking at a senior level.
• Have experience of developing and maintaining initiatives, and quality assuring their effectiveness.
• Be able to work independently and with initiative.
• Be able to deal with sensitive issues with diplomacy and tact.
• Have some understanding of the legislative, regulatory and statutory duties in education relating to the right of children and young people to access a good quality education
• Have effective communication skills be well-motivated and flexible. Have professional manner and plenty of common sense.

In addition, we also expect you to share and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a .

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following