Senior Education Improvement & Post-16 Systems Leader

London Borough of Bexley; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Coaching and mentoring programmes

Excellent pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

London Borough of Bexley invites applications for a senior school improvement role. You will oversee 14-19 provision with a focus on strategic leadership, partnerships, and improving outcomes for children and young people.

The role requires substantial senior leadership experience in a school or trust, with a track record of driving improvement and developing the workforce. Office-based at least three days per week in Bexley.

Qualifications

• Experience leading school improvement initiatives at senior level.
• Strong strategic leadership and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Experience working with KS4/KS5 settings and partner organisations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership focusing on academic and vocational pathways.
• Collaborate with Careers Network and support schools/colleges.
• Oversee NEET data reporting trends to DfE and Ofsted.
• Oversee the wider post-16 offer in Bexley.
• Review and update policies related to 14-19 provision.
• Provide training to schools and education teams within the council.
• Deliver school improvement support for an allocated cluster of schools.
• Lead transitions at KS4 and KS5.
• Contribute to traded services, teaching and governance training.

Skills

School improvement

Strategic leadership

KS4/KS5 leadership

Partnership development

Communication & coaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Senior leadership experience in school/trust

Job description

London Borough of Bexley invites applications for a senior school improvement role. You will oversee 14-19 provision with a focus on strategic leadership, partnerships, and improving outcomes for children and young people.

The role requires substantial senior leadership experience in a school or trust, with a track record of driving improvement and developing the workforce. Office-based at least three days per week in Bexley.