Education Improvement Adviser – Flexible Working

West Sussex County Council; Heath and Reach; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 31 days + Bank Holidays 9

Defined benefit pension scheme

Flexible working options

Job summary

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is recruiting Education Advisers to join the School Effectiveness team. The role supports both primary and secondary schools, guiding senior leaders and practitioners to improve outcomes.

You may also undertake line management where required and will have opportunities to grow across age ranges with the support of colleagues and managers. As an Education Adviser you will lead with credibility, communicate effectively with schools, and contribute to traded

Qualifications

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, including presentation skills with ability to engage audiences face to face and virtually. Ability to persuade, negotiate and influence.
• Highly organised with strong time management skills maximising the use of IT wherever possible. Able to work flexibly and on own initiative under pressure, and to deadlines without direct supervision.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to inspire and provide vision, direction and support individuals and teams in the areas of particular expertise you hold.
• Able to analyse, interpret and use data of varying complexity and bring challenge to deliver improvement in outcomes for children and young people.
• Business acumen and proven commercial skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspiring confidence and credibility with schools.
• Contributing to statutory and traded services.
• Leading teams on projects and initiatives.
• Being a key point of contact and expertise for schools, settings and senior leaders.
• Producing action or support plans, reports, and impact reports.
• Promoting inclusive and effective practice in schools and settings (in the context of WSCC SEND strategy 2026- 2030).
• Collaborating with schools, settings and practitioners in your areas of expertise to ensure value is placed on engagement, guidance, support and responsiveness.

Job description

West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is recruiting Education Advisers to join the School Effectiveness team. The role supports both primary and secondary schools, guiding senior leaders and practitioners to improve outcomes.

You may also undertake line management where required and will have opportunities to grow across age ranges with the support of colleagues and managers. As an Education Adviser you will lead with credibility, communicate effectively with schools, and contribute to traded