Education Improvement Officer - Ref: CH09726

WMJobs; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsall Council is seeking an Education Improvement Officer for Primary education to support achievement and shape better outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. The post emphasizes strong foundations, early intervention and inclusive practice, with a focus on safeguarding and educational improvement.

Applicants should be passionate about primary education, with experience in improving educational outcomes for at-risk groups and a commitment to high standards in teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• Background in primary education with understanding of early intervention and inclusive practice.
• Experience contributing to educational achievement and outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support educational achievement and help shape better educational outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.
• Apply strong foundations, early intervention and inclusive practices to improve pupil progress.

Skills

Primary education background

Job description

Walsall Council, Education Improvement Officer - Primary - Ref: CH09726

Grade: G8; £40,444 - £43,149

Walsall Virtual School is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Education Improvement Officer to support the educational achievement and help shape better educational outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

We are particularly interested in hearing from professionals with a background in primary education who understand the importance of strong foundations, early intervention and inclusive practice.

View: Job Description and Employee Specification

Closing Date: 13th November 2026

This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Note: Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas.

Walsall Council’s Children’s Services are the only Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ local authority in the Black Country. During a visit in May 2025, Inspectors described Walsall Council as a place where children were at the heart of. The council’s journey of continuous improvement started in 2017 and has since transformed into a service with a clear vision, clear priorities and a clear plan, all informed by the views of our staff and children. Staff are at the core of delivering great outcomes for children and young people in Walsall, which is underpinned by our Walsall Right 4 Children vision. The latest Ofsted inspection demonstrated that staff in children’s services are proud to work for Walsall Council and feel supported to do great work.