School Improvement Advisor (Governance) (CDC)

Doncaster Council; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Doncaster Council in Doncaster is seeking a part-time School Improvement Advisor (Governance) to support the LA’s statutory duties relating to maintained schools. The role is based at Civic Office with hybrid working and 22.2 hours per week, salary Grade 8 (£35,570–£39,481 pro-rata).

Permanent, term time only contract; closing date 11 October 2026. The council offers a supportive team, competitive leave, generous pension, development opportunities and benefits; applicants should

Job description

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Job profile for School Improvement Advisor (Governance) (CDC)

School Improvement Advisor (Governance) (CDC)

Civic Office 11/10/2026 School Improvement Advisor (Governance) (CDC)

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Job details

Salary Grade 8 £35,570 - £39,481(Pro Rata)

Contractual hours 22.2

Basis Part time

Region Doncaster

Job category/type Education (Support Services), Education - Non-Teaching

Date posted 22/09/2026

Job reference REQ23945

Attachments: Professional 4 - job profile.docx Job Role Summary School Improvement Advisor (Governance).docx Benefits booklet.docx

Job description

Based at: Civic Office/ Hybrid

Salary details: Grade 8, £35,570 - £39,481 pro-rata

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only

Hours: 22.2 Hours Per Week

Closing date: 11 October 2026

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of School Improvement Advisor (Governance).

Our Education and Skills Service is looking to appoint a School Improvement Advisor (Governance) to support the effective delivery of the LA’s statutory and regulatory education duties in relation to maintained schools and all schools. We can promise you a role in a supportive, hard-working and welcoming team, where no two days will ever be the same.

We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.

In return for your contribution, we offer:

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 12th October and interviews are anticipated week commencing WC 19 th October.

For further details or an informal chat, please contact: Jane Reed (Head of Education and Skills) on [e-mail]

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

This post is considered as a suitable secondment opportunity. If you wish to apply on a secondment basis you should seek the necessary approval from your current employer prior to making an application.

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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.

Address
Civic Office
Waterdale
Doncaster
DN1 3BU