School Improvement Adviser

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental organization in Greater London is seeking a School Improvement Adviser to develop and deliver effective support across educational settings. The role focuses on providing coaching, advice, and managing a caseload of schools to improve outcomes for children. Candidates should be experienced and skilled in the field of school improvement and committed to educational excellence.

Benefits

Great Holiday Entitlement

Brilliant Pension Scheme

Professional Learning & Development

Flexible Working

Commitment to Equality & Diversity

Qualifications

• Experienced in providing support to educational settings.
• Skilled in leadership and school improvement practices.
• Committed to achieving better outcomes for children.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, coaching, and CPD on school leadership.
• Manage a caseload of schools for support.
• Contribute to the CPD and bespoke support programs.

Skills

Experience in school improvement

Ability to develop effective support strategies

Strong communication skills

Coaching skills

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a School Improvement Adviser. Prospective candidates will be experienced, skilled and committed to school improvement. We are open to permanent appointments or a secondment arrangement, if preferred. Individuals will have the ability to develop and deliver highly effective support to a range of education settings in order to achieve better outcomes for children and young people within Worcestershire, as described in our Education and Skills Strategy.

In this exciting and sometimes challenging role, you will have the opportunity to forge effective working relationships with the School Improvement Team, school leaders, and Governors. As a School Improvement Adviser, your role will include providing advice, coaching support, and CPD on all aspects of effective leadership and school improvement. You will have a caseload of schools to advise, as well as actively contributing to the CPD and bespoke support delivered by the School Improvement Team.

You will have the opportunity to make a real difference, fulfilling our mission and vision, and particularly championing the value of 'good education for all children.

While you are working hard, doing your best for the people of Worcestershire, we will do our best to provide an environment that supports and inspires you. The work we do at Worcestershire County Council matters! We are there for the most vulnerable people in society who need us the most, we are helping to build a successful and growing local economy, we protect our environment, we improve outcomes for our children, young people, and families, and we help ensure our residents are healthier, live longer, and have a better quality of life.

Benefits

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you're successful and want to take advantage of this, do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
• Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.