Education Improvement Adviser – Hackney Education

London Borough of Hackney; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 94,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackney Council is seeking an experienced Education Improvement Advisor to work with schools across the borough, challenging and supporting them to raise standards and pupil outcomes. This partnership role emphasizes equity, inclusive and anti-racist practice, with strategic leadership across SEND, teaching and learning.

The role operates under Soulbury Education Improvement Professional terms (SCP 36-39) with a focus on collaboration, school improvement, and the borough’s commitment to

Qualifications

• Experience as a senior leader driving educational improvement and equity.
• Commitment to inclusive and anti-racist practice across schools.
• Ability to coach and support school leaders to raise pupil outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with a portfolio of schools to provide tailored advice and support.
• Challenge, monitor and quality assure schools across strategic leadership, teaching and pupil outcomes.
• Lead on priorities including inclusive and anti-racist practice, SEND, and wellbeing.
• Facilitate school-to-school collaboration to share best practice and drive system-wide improvement.

Skills

Senior leadership

Anti-racist practice

Equity

Inclusion

Job description

Terms: Soulbury Education Improvement Professional SCP 36 - 39 £94010 to £98291 (plus Inner London Area payment)

Are you an experienced Senior leader dedicated to driving excellence, inclusion, and anti-racist practice?

Hackney Education has a proud, long-standing history of providing exceptional places for children to learn and for staff to work.

We are seeking passionate, Education Improvement Advisors to join us as we embark on our next chapter.

At the heart of what we do is a commitment to working with our schools, supporting them to continually grow and remain ambitious for every single child in our borough.

About The Role

This is a partnership role. As an Education Improvement Advisor, you will be a trusted partner and expert in your field, having experience in either Nursery, Primary, Secondary and or Special school sector. You will work alongside school leaders to challenge, monitor and quality assure schools across strategic leadership, teaching and learning and pupil outcomes, ensuring schools remain ambitious for themselves while championing high standards, equity, and inclusive, anti-oppressive practice.

You will build positive relationships with our schools, ensuring a collaborative approach. You will facilitate the sharing of expertise across our family of schools, ensuring that Hackney continues to be a leader in educational innovation and achievement. You will play a vital role in maintaining our borough’s reputation for providing exceptional educational environments where all students thrive.

What You Will Do

Build strong relationships with a portfolio of schools, providing tailored advice and support to help them meet their ambitious goals.

Challenge, monitor and quality assure schools across strategic leadership, teaching and learning and pupil outcomes to drive excellence and ensure schools remain ambitious for themselves.

Lead on strategic priorities, including inclusive and anti-racist practice, SEND, and well-being, to dismantle systemic barriers and ensure that no child is left behind.

Facilitate school-to-school collaboration, identifying and sharing best practice to support system-wide improvement.

Work collaboratively as part of an integrated SEND team to effectively coordinate support for schools and ensure the highest standards of provision for all learners.

What We Are Looking For

You are an expert in your field with a proven track record of driving educational improvement.

You thrive in environments where partnership, coaching and sharing best practice are the keys to success.

You are committed to the Hackney vision and Anti-Racism Practice Standards, building a system that is inclusive, equitable, ambitious, and focused on the potential of every child.

Why Join Hackney?

You will be at the centre of a supportive, collaborative school system, making a tangible difference in the lives of children and young people.

This role is aligned with Soulbury terms and conditions, reflecting the high-level advisory and specialist nature of this work.

Join a team that values innovation, equity, anti-racism, and the continued success of one of London’s most dynamic education authorities.

The role requires an Enhanced DBS check

As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.

Closing date for applications

08 November 2026 (22:59)

Interview date

19 and 25 November 2026

Please note - we reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high number of applications.

Hackney Council Vision and Values

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud. In order to achieve this, we are seeking individuals who embody our "PROUD" values: Purpose and Respect, where we foster belonging through active inclusion, kindness, and open dialogue; Ownership, where we champion proactive collaboration and accountability for our shared success; and Unity and Diversity, where we work as one Council to break down silos and champion anti-racist behavior.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: [e-mail]