School Improvement Adviser

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Worcester; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Worcester is seeking a School Improvement Adviser to provide guidance and support to schools. This role requires strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with school leaders and deliver effective leadership coaching. The position offers competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, a brilliant pension scheme, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Great Holiday Entitlement

Brilliant Pension Scheme

Professional Learning & Development

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Experienced and skilled in school improvement.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective support.
• Proven track record in engaging with school leaders and Governors.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and coaching support on effective leadership.
• Manage a caseload of schools for advisory support.
• Contribute to CPD and bespoke support with the School Improvement Team.

Job description

Overview

Job Title: School Improvement Adviser
Salary: £33,146 to £35,549 per annum, plus up to 3 SPA points
Hours: 21 Hours per Week
Location: Wildwood, Worcester
Team: School Improvement
Contract: Permanent

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.”

If you would like to know more about the role, then please do not hesitate to contact Jane Howard or Lisa Bradbury Leads for School Improvement via email.

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage. Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement: 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff), up to 31 days after 5 years’ service. If you have more holidays where you work now, we will match your entitlement up to 31 days when you join us.
• 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 staff who want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: 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.

Application Closing Date: Sunday, 19 October 2025
Anticipated Interview Date: 3 November 2025

Attached documents: School Improvement Adviser JD PS.pdf