Quality improvement Partner

Spencer Clarke Group Ltd.; West Midlands Combined Authority; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Quality Improvement Partner to enhance service delivery in specialist education settings. This remote role involves national travel, focusing on improving outcomes for children with mental health needs. Candidates should possess Qualified Teacher Status and relevant management experience. The role offers a competitive salary, incentive plan, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and incentive plan

All work-related travel and accommodation expenses covered

Career development opportunities

Employee reward program

Pension scheme

Collaborative and inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status required.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification in education.
• Management Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage service level agreements across allocated schools.
• Support Headteachers in establishing effective education systems.
• Ensure schools are compliant with education regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Safeguarding

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Postgraduate Qualification in Education

Management Diploma

Job description

Location: Open to candidates across the UK (must be willing to travel nationally)
Contract: Full Time
Role Type: Interim/Permanent
Working Hours Per Week: 40
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum DOE + Management Incentive Plan eligibility

Role: Quality Improvement Partner (Mental Health / Complex Trauma and CSE Schools)

Location: Open - remote-based role with regular UK-wide travel (travel and accommodation expenses covered)
Hours: 40 per week
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum DOE + Management Incentive Plan eligibility
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with mental health and complex trauma needs? Do you have a strong background in quality assurance within education? If so, this role offers an exciting opportunity to influence outcomes in specialist education settings.
We are currently seeking a Quality Improvement Partner to join our education services team. In this role, you'll work closely with a portfolio of specialist schools across the UK to drive improvements in service delivery, policy development, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Lead and manage service level agreements across allocated schools.
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  Support Headteachers and Heads of Service in establishing effective education systems aligned with best practices and quality assurance standards.
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  Use performance data and KPIs to inform practice improvements.
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  Ensure schools are appropriately registered and compliant with relevant education regulations.
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  Participate in governance processes and leadership forums to support organisational development.
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  Provide guidance on safeguarding, notifiable events, and child protection issues.
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  Collaborate with HR and L&D on staff development aligned with quality findings.
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  Champion equality, diversity, and inclusive practice across services.

Essential Requirements:

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  Qualified Teacher Status
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  Relevant postgraduate qualification in education
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  Management Diploma or equivalent
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  Enhanced DBS clearance
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  Full UK driving licence
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  Flexibility to travel across the UK (travel and accommodation costs covered)

Knowledge & Experience:

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  Deep understanding of the Independent School Standards (2014)
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  Leadership experience in education at a strategic level
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  Experience as a Headteacher
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  Successful track record with Ofsted education inspections
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  Ability to manage complex organisations and deliver results to tight deadlines
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  Proven capacity to implement best practice improvements in education

What We Offer:

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  Competitive salary and incentive plan
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  All work-related travel and accommodation expenses covered
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  Career development opportunities
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  Employee reward program
• 
  Pension scheme
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  A collaborative and inclusive working environment

If you're a driven, knowledgeable, and committed professional ready to help shape high-quality education services for vulnerable young people, we'd love to hear from you.