School Improvement Advisor (Governance) (CDC)

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Development opportunities

Staff discounts and benefits schemes

Job summary

City of Doncaster Council is seeking a School Improvement Advisor (Governance) to support the effective delivery of statutory and regulatory education duties for maintained schools. The role is based in Doncaster, with hybrid working from the Civic Office.

The post is permanent and term-time only, 22.2 hours per week, Grade 8, offering a pro-rata salary of 35,570–39,481. Shortlisting will occur in October with interviews soon after.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of the LA's statutory and regulatory education duties for maintained and other schools.
• Work within Education and Skills Service to provide governance advice and support to schools.

Skills

Governance knowledge

Education policy understanding

Stakeholder engagement

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 LAs 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.

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.