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Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over , residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

Please have a look at our dedicated

Are you passionate about raising achievement across schools and building effective partnerships in education? We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Lambeth Schools Partnership (LSP) Coordinator to play a key role in driving continuous improvement for all children and young people attending Lambeth schools.

This is a senior-level opportunity within Lambeth Council’s Education and Learning division, offering the chance to lead, coordinate and shape a growing partnership between the Local Authority, Lambeth schools, and wider education organisations.

• Project manage initiatives that raise achievement across multiple schools
• Support and strengthen the Lambeth Schools Partnership’s operations and communications
• Develop and implement strategies that promote excellence and address underachievement
• Coordinate events and partnership meetings, ensuring effective organisation and delivery
• Work closely with headteachers, school staff and education leaders across Lambeth

This role is ideal for a senior school leader or someone with relevant experience in the local authority or wider education sector. Applications are welcome from serving Lambeth school staff on a secondment basis.

• A proven track record of leading and supporting high-impact school improvement initiatives
• Excellent understanding of school improvement strategies and the education sector context
• Strong project and event management skills
• Experience of working with senior education leaders, including headteachers
• Excellent communication skills across various media
• A good understanding of the Lambeth Schools Partnership’s purpose and governance
• A resilient, collaborative and proactive approach

• A unique opportunity to lead key initiatives and make a real difference
• A supportive, positive and enthusiastic team
• A chance to contribute to the continued development of a successful local education system
• High-quality training and professional development

To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application :

We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.

Advert closing date : th January at midnight

Shortlisting : th January

Successful candidates will be asked to apply for a Standard Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at

You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Kathryn England, School Improvement Lead (Primary) at.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations,