General Phase Inspector / Adviser (Primary Phase)

Shared Services Partnership; Remote; GBP 64,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Hampshire seeks a Leadership and Learning Partner to enhance educational excellence among primary schools. Candidates should possess a postgraduate qualification and have experience as a headteacher in a primary school. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a home-based work environment, ensuring a good work-life balance while making a tangible difference in children's education.

Benefits

Extensive range of benefits

Work-life balance

Travel discounts

Qualifications

• Relevant postgraduate qualification and QTS are essential.
• Must have been a substantive headteacher in a primary school setting.
• Experience in improving outcomes for children in primary education.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the educational excellence of a group of schools.
• Provide professional support to primary school headteachers.
• Promote effective partnership working within schools.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Effective time management

Knowledge of primary curriculum

Interpersonal skills

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Details :

Job Reference : HCC621415

Salary Range : £64,001 - £67,439 per annum (Soulbury Scale 17 - 20 plus up to 3 SPA points) plus Market Supplement of £9,000 per annum and Home Working Allowance of £312 per annum

Work Location : Home based

Hours per week : 37

Contract Type : Permanent

Closing Date : 2 February 2026

Interview Date : 12 and 13 February 2026

Do you share our ambition for achieving a consistently inclusive, high quality primary years education for all our children and young people?

The Role :

As a Leadership and Learning Partner (LLP) for a group of schools in Hampshire you will enhance their journey to excellence and promote effective partnership working. In this role you will join a strong county-wide team of primary phase inspector / advisers (PPI) and curriculum experts offering professional support, challenge and intellectual stimulus to a diverse community of educators, particularly school headteachers, who have high expectations of our service.

What you’ll do :

You will have a clear vision for education that you can articulate with confidence. You will have a detailed and up to date knowledge of the Primary curriculum and features of effective teaching. You will have held at least one headship in a school with primary aged pupils. You will have excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to meet challenges with optimism.

You will understand what develops the capacity of school leaders to embed ambition and drive improvement in their schools and the role of an adviser in influencing that journey. We can offer a stimulating and outstanding team environment that collectively relish the opportunity to make a real difference to the achievement and well‑being of children and young people in Hampshire schools.

What we’re looking for :

• Relevant post graduate qualification, qualified teacher status (QTS)
• Successful, recent experience as the substantive headteacher within an infant, junior or primary school setting.
• Strong technical school improvement knowledge with a proven track record of improving outcomes of children and young people within a primary education context
• Values and attitudes consistent with the work of the Children’s Services Department and a public sector Local Authority role
• Highly effective communication, including written, negotiation, influencing, and presentation skills
• Well organised, effective time management
• An entrepreneurial and imaginative disposition to contribute to a thriving sold service

Why join us?

We believe in rewarding our staff for their commitment to delivering essential public services with an extensive range of benefits.

We want to help you strive to be the best you can be, and to enjoy service for Hampshire with purpose and pride. With a work-life balance, travel discounts and more.

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment. Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance.

Additional Information :

General Phase Inspector / Adviser (Primary Phase) Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements :

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion :

Ann Truman, County Education Manager, Primary and Early Years on [e-mail] or 03707 796795.

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.