Senior School Improvement Manager
4-5 month contract
5 Days per week
£500 per day
Hybrid role (very flexible)
Inside IR35
Start November
 
Skills : School Improvement, Education, Headship, Senior Management experience
 
I'm currently working with a Council in the Midlands that are seeking an experienced Senior School Improvement Manager for a 4-5 month contract.
 
In your role as a Senior School Improvement Manager, you will be reporting into the Head of School Standards & Effectiveness. You will be leading the school improvement function for the council, as well as overseeing and directing school improvement in the areas of learning, skills & education. You will also be making sure all of the county's schools are efficient and providing all students with a first-class education.
 
In order to be considered for this role, you must have a proven track record working within School Improvement (at a senior, managerial level), within a local authority setting.

Your Role as Senior School Improvement Manager:- 

You will lead the school improvement function for the council
Ensure continuous improvement across all schools by implementing a range of school enhancement and intervention services in alignment with the LSE Service Development Plan and relevant primary legislation.
You will challenge and support maintained schools. Facilitate school-to-school support when needed, and coordinate, mediate, and promote the exchange of best practices.
Maintain strong relationships with designated schools, serving as the primary point of contact for head teachers on school improvement matters.
Guide schools to additional resources as needed, including:- education inclusion, finance, human resources, legal, and safeguarding services. 
Your previous experience as Senior School Improvement Manager:- 

Demonstrated senior management experience within School Improvement
Local Government experience
Proven substantial and effective teaching experience in at least one key stage; preferably two
Proof of in-depth phase-specific knowledge and understanding of schools and their systems that allow one to function as a leader of learning as well as a leader of personnel
Enhanced DBS certificateWe have multiple vacancies across our Education Team and across several Local Authorities nationwide, so even if you think this role isn't quite right for you, we may well have other roles that are more suitable, so please do get in touch.

Alternatively, if our roles are more relevant to a friend or colleague, please know that we offer a senior referral scheme that rewards you upon the successful placement of the candidate, so it's worthwhile getting in contact.
 
If you meet the above criteria and would like to apply for this role, please email your updated CV to (url removed) or call Sarah Williams on (phone number removed).
 
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