System Leader for School Improvement – Hackney Education

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London; In loco; GBP 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Hackney Education is seeking a practitioner-led system leader to mentor senior leaders, drive equity-focused school improvement and oversee the use of educational technology and AI across partner schools in Hackney. The role includes coaching, intervention design and delivering professional development within a SEND-inclusive framework.

You will work under the Children & Education department, aligning with anti-racism standards and equity goals while coordinating with Education Improvement

Competenze

• Proven ability to lead system-wide improvement in schools.
• Strong background in teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Practical knowledge of educational technology and AI integration.

Mansioni

• Deliver time-limited interventions to partner schools focusing on teaching, curriculum, assessment and ethical AI use.
• Coach and mentor school leaders, embedding lasting improvements.
• Build buddy networks across schools to sustain progress.
• Champion anti-racist, equitable and inclusive practice, prioritising SEND pupils.
• Set intervention goals with Education Improvement Advisers, monitor progress and evaluate outcomes.
• Design and deliver high-quality professional development for middle leaders and staff.

Conoscenze

Senior leadership

Curriculum design

Educational technology & AI

Formazione

QTS

Degree

Post-graduate qualifications

Descrizione del lavoro

This is a practitioner-led system leader post within Hackney Education's School-to-School Support Structure, run by the London Borough of Hackney's Children & Education department. The work centres on time-limited, peer-to-peer support for partner schools, coaching senior leaders and building internal capacity across teaching, curriculum, assessment and the use of educational technology and AI. The role is distinct for its focus on equity, anti-racism and SEND outcomes, and its line management through an Education Improvement Adviser. Candidates need QTS and an Enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Deliver time-limited interventions in partner schools on teaching and learning, curriculum design, assessment and the ethical use of AI and educational technology
• Coach and mentor school leaders and staff, working alongside them to embed lasting improvement
• Establish buddy systems and networks across Hackney schools to sustain progress
• Champion anti-racist, equitable and anti-oppressive practice, prioritising disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND
• Work with line-managing Education Improvement Advisers to set intervention goals, monitor progress, deliver formal reports and evaluate value for money
• Design and deliver high-level professional development and bespoke training for middle leaders and teaching staff
• Work as part of an integrated SEND team to coordinate support for schools and learners
• Lead on an aspect of the curriculum and on innovation grounded in pedagogical research

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A degree or equivalent
• Post-graduate qualifications

Experience

• Proven track record of high-impact senior leadership, such as Headteacher, Deputy Head or Senior Leader
• Experience in an Outstanding or rapidly improving school setting

Skills & knowledge

• Deep expertise in teaching and learning, curriculum or assessment
• Practical knowledge of educational technology and AI integration
• Ability to diagnose school needs quickly, build trust and coach senior leaders in complex environments
• Demonstrable commitment to anti-racism, equality and inclusion, in line with Hackney's Anti-Racism Practice Standards

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check

What’s offered

• Opportunity to expand system leadership reach and shape school improvement across London
• Contribution to pioneering programmes such as WAMHS and AI integration
• Collaborative working with line-managing advisers and a network of educational leaders