School Improvement Advisor
School Improvement Advisor
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£ 58400 - 62634
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Primary School Improvement Advisors - two posts available: Primary or Special Education
Fixed Term until January 2028
Working 36.5 hours per week
Soulbury
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Education in Birmingham
Are you a passionate and experienced school leader ready to make a city-wide impact
Were looking for a dynamic and committed individual an experienced headteacher or senior leader whos ready to take the next step in their career by joining Birminghams School Improvement is more than a job; its a chance to help shape the future of education across our diverse and vibrant city. Youll be part of a passionate team dedicated to supporting schools on their continuous improvement journey ensuring every child and young person in Birmingham has access to high-quality education.
Why This Role Matters:
As part of Birmingham City Councils long-term commitment to children and families our School Improvement team within the Children and Families Directorate is expanding. Were building a balanced collaborative system where all school leaders have a voice and where your expertise will help drive real lasting change.
What Youll Be Doing:
Reporting to the Head of School Improvement youll bring your expertise in primary or special educationto:
- Support and challenge schools Trusts and partners to raise standards
- Lead on school leadership development and self-evaluation
- Drive effective support and intervention strategies including school-to-school collaboration
- Work closely with OFSTED the DfE and other key stakeholders
This is a fast-paced evolving role that requires energy resilience and a deep commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.
What Youll Bring:
- A strong track record of school improvement and leadership
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to juggle priorities and meet deadlines
- A collaborative solution-focused mindset
Your credibility will come from your proven impact in improving professional practice and delivering positive change for children and young people.
What We Offer:
Working for Birmingham City Council means being part of a supportive forward-thinking organisation that values its people. Benefits include:
- A generous pension scheme
- Flexible and family-friendly working policies
- Generous annual leave
- Subsidised travel passes
- Staff discounts with local businesses
- Access to Occupational Health and confidential counselling
- A culture of wellbeing and continuous development
- Recognition as an Investor in Peopleand a Disability Confident Leader
Ready to Make a Difference
Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer andwe arecommitted to employing retaining and developing all of our people.
We are dedicated to supporting internal mobility and the development of our people. As such applications from internal employees and those under S118 will be given priority and reviewed before external applications are considered.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments additional support accessibility needs or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
For informal enquiries contact :
We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance withUK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.
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We strive to advertise all roles for a minimum of two weeks. However due to high application volumes vacancies may close earlier than the stated deadline. We encourage you to submit your application without delay to ensure consideration.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
