Senior Schools Improvement Advisor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated education leader to join Wakefield Council as a Senior School Improvement Adviser within the Education & Inclusion service.

This is a strategic leadership position for an individual with a proven track record of driving school improvement, raising standards and supporting educational excellence across schools and settings.

You will play a pivotal role in supporting schools, academies and educational leaders through challenge, support and innovation, helping to improve outcomes for children and young people across the authority.

Key responsibilities will include:

Supporting and challenging schools to drive continuous improvement
Promoting excellence in leadership, teaching, learning and assessment
Monitoring school performance and supporting self-evaluation processes
Supporting schools with national reforms including SEND priorities
Leading and managing school improvement teams and thematic areas
Delivering CPD, training and leadership support to school staff
Working collaboratively with schools, trusts, governing bodies and strategic partners
Supporting the Local Authority's ambitions to raise educational standards across the region

This is a highly influential role requiring strategic thinking, exceptional leadership and the ability to build strong professional relationships across the education sector.

We are seeking candidates who have:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Degree level education
Significant leadership experience at Headteacher / Head of School level (or equivalent)
A strong track record of leading successful school improvement initiatives
Experience of improving standards and leading organisational change
Strong knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and current education priorities
Excellent communication, analytical and influencing skills
Experience working collaboratively with schools and education partners

Desirable experience includes:

NPQs or postgraduate qualifications
Experience within Local Authority settings
HMI or Ofsted inspection experience

This is an opportunity to:

Influence education on a wider strategic scale
Shape school improvement across multiple settings
Work alongside experienced education leaders
Make a genuine impact on outcomes for children and young people

Wakefield Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS checks will apply.

For a confidential discussion regarding the role, please get in touch today