This School Improvement Partner post sits in the central education team of Blackdown Education Partnership, a Multi-Academy Trust. The role centres on leading a Trust-wide approach to curriculum, teaching and assessment, while allowing for each school's own context and strengths. It is tied to the Trust's Achieving More Together strategy and works alongside Directors of Education and Headteachers to champion evidence-informed practice across the schools. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is required.
What the job involves
- Lead a coherent Trust-wide approach to curriculum and pedagogy, recognising each school's context
- Provide strategic leadership for curriculum, teaching and learning
- Support schools to develop high-quality, inclusive curricula
- Champion evidence-informed teaching and pedagogical practice
- Help ensure ambitious curricula, expert teaching and strong foundational skills are consistent across schools
- Lead professional development, coaching and collaboration across the Trust
- Use performance information, evaluation and quality assurance to support improvement
- Work with Headteachers and senior leaders to identify priorities and secure sustainable improvement
- Promote high expectations and equitable outcomes for all pupils, particularly those who are vulnerable or disadvantaged
What’s required
Experience
- Experienced senior leader in education
- Accomplished educational leader
- Strong track record of improving curriculum, teaching and pupil outcomes
Skills & knowledge
- Interpersonal skills to influence, challenge and support experienced leaders
- Ability to build strong relationships across a diverse group of schools
- Professional credibility
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
What’s offered
- Pension scheme, with additional voluntary contributions for LGPS members
- Enhanced special leave, including Personal Day
- Flexible working
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- Wellbeing provision
- Free car parking and cycle to work scheme
- Discounted gym membership
- On-site catering, with free tea and coffee
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School Improvement Partner: Curriculum and Pedagogy employer: The Methodist Church in Britain
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The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
