Education Quality & Strategy Lead — School Improvement

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council; Halifax; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council seeks a talented leader to provide strong, strategic direction for its school effectiveness service. You will work with colleagues to shape strategy, ensure statutory duties are met, and maintain effective relationships with headteachers, education leaders, and Ofsted.

The role requires senior leadership in education, a track record of closing inequality gaps for vulnerable children, and the ability to manage budgets and deliver improvements.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in a school, trust or local authority.
• Proven track record of delivering school improvement for vulnerable groups.
• Strong organisational and communication skills; experience with budget monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development of services within statutory duties.
• Provide system leadership for schools and settings across Calderdale.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director to ensure effective leadership.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Budget monitoring

Communication skills

Collaborative working

Job description

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council seeks a talented leader to provide strong, strategic direction for its school effectiveness service. You will work with colleagues to shape strategy, ensure statutory duties are met, and maintain effective relationships with headteachers, education leaders, and Ofsted.

The role requires senior leadership in education, a track record of closing inequality gaps for vulnerable children, and the ability to manage budgets and deliver improvements.