Director of Education Standards
Location: National (Home-Based)
Travel: Regular travel to schools across England
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Education Standards to lead, monitor, and continuously improve educational quality across a portfolio of schools and educational settings. This is a senior leadership position responsible for driving outstanding educational outcomes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting school leaders to deliver exceptional provision for children and young people.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping educational strategy, leading school improvement initiatives, maintaining compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and ensuring all settings provide a safe, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment.
This role offers a unique opportunity to influence education on a national scale while working collaboratively with executive leaders, headteachers, and governance teams to deliver sustainable improvement and excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Educational Standards & School Improvement
- Lead the development and implementation of educational quality assurance frameworks across all schools.
- Monitor educational performance through data analysis, quality reviews, audits, and improvement planning.
- Identify underperformance and implement targeted intervention strategies to drive rapid and sustainable improvement.
- Support Headteachers and Senior Leadership Teams in raising standards of teaching, learning, behaviour, attendance, and outcomes.
- Evaluate school effectiveness and provide strategic recommendations to improve learner achievement and engagement.
- Develop and oversee school improvement plans, ensuring measurable impact and accountability.
Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure all educational settings comply with:
- Independent School Standards (ISS)
- Ofsted Education Inspection Framework (EIF)
- Safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance
- SEND legislation and the SEND Code of Practice
- Equality and inclusion requirements
- Lead preparation for inspections and regulatory visits.
- Conduct internal audits and compliance reviews across schools.
- Monitor safeguarding practices and work closely with Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) to ensure best practice.
Strategic Leadership
- Contribute to the development of organisational education strategy and long‑term improvement objectives.
- Provide expert educational advice and guidance to Executive Leaders, Directors, and Proprietors.
- Anticipate changes in educational policy, legislation, and inspection frameworks and ensure organisational readiness.
- Develop and implement systems that promote consistency and excellence across multiple sites.
- Lead organisational initiatives focused on curriculum development, assessment, quality assurance, and learner outcomes.
Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong professional relationships with school leaders, governors, local authorities, and external agencies.
- Coach and mentor Headteachers and senior leaders to develop leadership capacity.
- Facilitate professional development opportunities and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
- Lead strategic meetings, quality reviews, and performance discussions.
- Represent the organisation at external meetings and professional forums where appropriate.
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Director Of Education Standards in Manchester employer: Teaching Personnel Ltd
Teaching Personnel Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the professional growth of its staff. Located in Wolverhampton, this role provides unique opportunities to make a meaningful impact on students' lives while collaborating with dedicated colleagues and engaging with the community. With a commitment to high standards and continuous development, employees can thrive in an environment that values innovation and integrity.
