School Improvement Partner

Prior’s Court Foundation; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 2,000 - 3,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers pension

Annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Flexible Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Refer-a-friend

Flu vaccinations on-site

Cycle to Work

Electric Car Scheme

Job summary

Prior’s Court Foundation seeks an experienced School Improvement Partner to provide independent challenge, support and strategic guidance to the School Principal, senior leadership and Governors.

This part-time consultancy (3–6 days per academic year) requires QTS, senior leadership expertise, and a strong background in SEND and autism education to drive improvement and inspection readiness.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of leading successful school improvement.
• Significant senior leadership experience within education.
• Extensive knowledge of SEND and specialist education settings.
• Experience supporting schools through Ofsted inspections.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate school effectiveness and support strategic planning.
• Review the quality of education and help ensure inspection readiness.
• Engage leaders, governors and stakeholders to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Senior leadership

SEND expertise

Autism education

Ofsted experience

QTS

Analytical reporting

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

# School Improvement PartnerPrior’s Court School is seeking an experienced and highly credible School Improvement Partner (SIP) to provide independent challenge, support and strategic guidance to our School Principal, senior leadership team and Governors.Please note: Due to our location, a holder of a full UK driving licence is essential for this role as we do not offer transport.**Apply now**| | || --- | --- || **Key job information:** | || **Rate** | Rate: £500 per visit || **Contract type:** | Part-time consultancy arrangement (typically 3-6 days per academic year, subject to agreement) |Job description### The role of School Improvement PartnerThis consultancy role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on outcomes for autistic young people with complex needs, supporting the school’s continued journey of excellence.As our SIP, you will act as a trusted critical friend, evaluating school effectiveness, supporting strategic planning, reviewing the quality of education and helping ensure inspection readiness. You will bring current expertise in SEND, autism education, school improvement and Ofsted frameworks, helping leaders drive continuous improvement across the organisation.**About You*** A proven track record of leading successful school improvement.* Significant senior leadership experience within education.* Extensive knowledge of SEND and specialist education settings.* Strong understanding of autism and complex learning needs.* Experience supporting schools through Ofsted and regulatory inspections.* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).* Excellent analytical, report-writing and stakeholder engagement skills.For more information, please see the full job description.Apply now### BenefitsWe know that our people are central to everything we do. That’s why we’re committed to recognising, supporting and rewarding our staff through a comprehensive and flexible benefits package. We offer a wide range of rewards designed to support your financial well-being, personal development, and work-life balance:* Teachers pension* Annual leave as per school holidays* 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme – confidential advice, guidance and support whenever you need it* Life assurance – offering additional peace of mind* Flexible Benefits and Discount Platform – access savings and tailored offers* Health Cash Plan – available on a self-funded basis* Staff recognition – annual awards and ongoing appreciation schemes including Long Service Awards* Refer-a-friend scheme – earn financial rewards for successful referrals* Free flu vaccinations – available on-site each year* Cycle to Work scheme – save money on bikes and accessories* Electric Car Scheme – drive greener with tax-efficient leasingFind out more about the benefits we offer### How to applyRead through the application documents below, then complete a short online application form to apply. A member of the recruitment team will be in touch with you within three working days You can read about our application process in detail here.**Please note**: Once you've applied, you'll get an email with some follow-up questions. Please take a moment to answer them, otherwise we will not be able to process your application.Apply now| | || --- | --- || **Application links:** | || Job description | Application form || | | | | || --- | --- | --- | --- | --- || **Policies:** | | | | || Recruitment policy | Safeguarding statement | Equal opportunities statement | | || Documents to prove eligibility to work in the UK | | Job applicant privacy notice | | |### Contact us about this role**t:** 01635 247202 **e:** [e-mail]*All positions at Prior's Court are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and receipt of the appropriate Right to Work documents. Prior’s Court Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.**Prior’s Court is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek and embrace differences in thinking, experience, ethnicity, age, gender, faith, personalities and styles.**The different skills, experiences and backgrounds our employees bring to their roles create a workforce as diverse and individual as the young people we support and makes Prior’s Court a special place to work.**We strive for an inclusive environment where employees feel safe, engaged and supported to make a difference.*Apply now