Strategic Education Partnership Officer

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL; Axminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

GP Helpline

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

Onsite gym at Shute End

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking a Strategic Education Partnership Officer to join the Education and Partnerships Team on a part-time, permanent basis. You will advise and support a designated group of schools, working with headteachers, senior leaders and Local Authority officers to strengthen partnership working and raise standards.

You will monitor school performance, report on education standards to senior leaders and council members, contribute to school improvement services, and

Qualifications

• Substantial and successful experience as a teacher, with clear experience and evidence of raising standards as a senior leader or head teacher in a school.
• Demonstrates commitment to addressing underachievement and meeting the education needs of the most vulnerable groups.
• Knowledge of the changing role of the Local Authority in respect to school improvement and current education reforms.
• Experience working as a Local Authority officer and/or across school partnerships to develop school improvement programmes and raise standards.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with a designated group of schools to provide advice, support and guidance and ensure effective sharing of best practice in line with the Local Authority school partnership, support and monitoring policy.
• Work strategically with headteachers, senior leaders and other Local Authority officers on effective partnerships within the assigned education phase.
• Provide reports on standards and quality of education in designated schools to the Head of Education and Belonging, other Local Authority officers and, as required, council members.
• Contribute to monitoring school performance; report concerns about pupil outcomes, provision or safeguarding early; coordinate and broker support for high-priority schools; and advocate for the most vulnerable.
• Contribute to the traded offer of school-improvement services, school consultancy and training for schools, teachers and governors in Wokingham.

Skills

Strategic partnership development

Leadership in education

Policy knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for a Strategic Education Partnership Officer to join our Education and Partnerships Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Part-time, Permanent basis. As a Strategic Education Partnership Officer, you will advise and support a designated group of schools. You will work with headteachers, senior leaders and Local Authority officers to strengthen partnership working. As a link officer, you will follow up complaints and support schools during critical incidents. You will also help monitor school performance, identifying and concerns and coordinating support. You will contribute to school improvement services, consultancy and training for schools, teachers and governors in Wokingham. You will take part in commissioned reviews and quality assurance across the education system. You will support briefings, consultations and steering groups, and lead service activities linked to local and national priorities. You will report on education standards and quality to senior leaders and council members and will work closely with council officers, Ofsted, the Department for Education and other professional bodies. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced education professional with a strong track record in school improvement, partnership working and raising standards.

• Work in partnership with a designated group of schools to provide advice, support and guidance and ensure effective sharing of best practice in line with the Local Authority school partnership, support and monitoring policy.
• Work strategically with headteachers, senior leaders and other Local Authority officers on effective partnerships within the assigned education phase.
• Provide reports on standards and quality of education in designated schools to the Head of Education and Belonging, other Local Authority officers and, as required, council members.
• Contribute to monitoring school performance; report concerns about pupil outcomes, provision or safeguarding early; coordinate and broker support for high-priority schools; and advocate for the most vulnerable.
• Contribute to the traded offer of school-improvement services, school consultancy and training for schools, teachers and governors in Wokingham.

• Substantial and successful experience as a teacher, with clear experience and evidence of raising standards as a senior leader or head teacher in a school
• Demonstrates commitment to addressing underachievement, and meeting the education needs of the most vulnerable groups in our schools
• Knowledge and understanding of the changing role of the Local Authority in respect to school improvement and current education reforms
• Successful experience of working as a Local Authority officer and/or working across school partnerships to develop school improvement programmes and raise standards. Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.

Our Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

• Generous Annual Leave - 31 days annual leave (pro-rata, rising by 5 days pro-rata after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week
• Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline
• Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines
• Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes
• Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more
• Move through Menopause Course
• Sports & Social Group Activities - Including running, football, cricket & more
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• Employee Networks And more!

All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.