At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the school improvement team and empower performance advisers to enhance education quality.
- Company: Gloucestershire County Council, committed to supporting diverse communities.
- Benefits: Flexible working, 30.5 days leave, career development, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team with excellent growth opportunities and employee networks.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education while enjoying a rewarding career in local government.
- Qualifications: Experience in school leadership and a passion for improving educational outcomes.
The predicted salary is between 71540 - 76924 £ per year.
This is a Gloucestershire County Council job located at Shire Hall, Block 4, 3rd Floor.
Salary: £71,540 - £76,924 per annum
Hours per Week: 37.00
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 31/08/2026
This post is open to job share.
About the Role:
Gloucestershire County Council has an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior leader from the school system to lead our school improvement team.
About You:
In this role, you will be responsible for leading our local school improvement strategy and managing a team of experienced performance advisers to support LA maintained schools in delivering high-quality education for the children of Gloucestershire. The post holder will work closely with Education Psychology, Advisory Teaching, and Inclusion services to ensure a joined-up and collaborative approach to supporting and challenging school performance.
About Us:
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- 30.5 days annual leave
- Career development and qualification opportunities
- Supportive and positive working environment
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
- Employee discount Cycle to Work scheme
- Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply)
- Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network
Additional Information:
The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have the right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months' employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.
Applications from any Gloucestershire County Council's employees who are currently on the redeployment register or at risk of redundancy will be considered first at the shortlisting stage.
This Position is subject to an Enhanced & Barred DBS check.
Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire's diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.
It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a 'customer facing role' must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.
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Contact Details:
Gloucestershire County/Gloucester City Councils Recruitment Team
