Quality Improvement Officer - DGA13484 in Dumfries

In Dumfries and Galloway, we are committed to our children, young people and their families. We are looking to appoint a positive and highly motivated educational leader who is willing to be brave in leading the continuous improvement of our schools. You will need to have senior education leadership and management experience to be able to take forward our arrangements for school self‑evaluation, curriculum support and education policy in early learning, primary and secondary schools.

As a Quality Improvement Officer, you will be part of a team to provide guidance and support to schools and early learning centres to continually adapt and improve to meet the needs of all children and young people. The postholder will support the Heads of Education and Improvement Managers to ensure that the Council delivers its priorities and outcomes for young people whilst meeting its statutory obligations for children 2-18 and to implement strategic and operational arrangements in our schools and early learning centres.

You will contribute to the management, monitoring and implementation of GIRFAL processes and practices to improve outcomes for children and young people. The postholder will report to a Quality Improvement Manager and will act as part of the Education, Skills and Community Wellbeing Directorate Extended Senior Management Team. You will also represent the Council on national forums as appropriate.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council. Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident. Applicants for teaching posts must be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS), Clerwood House, 96 Clermiston Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6UT in the appropriate sector.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of Scottish Teachers’ Pension Scheme, exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle‑to‑Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.