Lead Secondary & Special Senior School Improvement Officer

Job Title: Lead Secondary & Special Senior School Improvement Officer

Employer: School Improvement Liverpool

Job Type: Teaching & Learning

Job Phase: Secondary, Special Educational Needs

NOR: 200+

Grade: Competitive Salary to be Agreed on Appointment & 3 additional Soulbury SPA points available

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full time

Location: Liverpool

Start Date: Wednesday, January 5th, 2022

Closing Date: Sunday, October 31st, 2021

About the Organisation

Are you an experienced and talented educational professional who has a passion for school improvement and providing exceptional educational opportunities? 

This is a rare opportunity to join School Improvement Liverpool (SIL) and work in the great city of Liverpool leading the school improvement strategy for secondary and special schools. It comes at an exciting time with a significant investment into education by the city over the next three years through the education improvement plan.

SIL will be central to the success of the plan, as the local authority traded company delivering school improvement on behalf of Liverpool City Council as well as the additional opportunity to trade for their services beyond the city. SIL is committed to deliver exceptional educational outcomes to enable our children and young people to live well in the ever-changing world around them. We embrace working collaboratively and in partnership to transform the life chances of our children and young people.

We are seeking an inspirational strategic leader with a proven track record of school improvement to help us realise our vision. Experience of successfully implementing strategies to establish and sustain an exceptional quality of education and outcomes is needed. You will bring credibility, a proven ability to lead transformational change and leadership qualities that motivate and drive forward individuals and teams to be successful.

About the Role

The successful candidate will also need to be:

•  Passionate about the learning and development of children and young people
• Be a committed team player who will work in partnership with our school leaders and enthusiastic and dedicated staff teams
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to form strong relationship

 Whatever your background, you will have current school improvement experience in a relevant context, either as a school leader, in a local authority or Trust and/or current or recent HMI/OI. This is a new role in SIL and brings with it the opportunity to shape the future of the role and the services provided.

 If you share our vision and have the skills, experience, and drive to become our new Lead Senior School Improvement Officer we look forward to hearing from you. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.

Competitive salary to be agreed on appointment plus 3 additional Soulbury SPA points available. Casual car user allowance. Generous leave allowance of 34 days + Bank Holidays + 2 additional days for excellent attendance.

If you would like further details or to arrange a discussion about the role, please contact Michele McKittrick on michele.mckittrick@si.liverpool.gov.uk

Please see job description and person specification for further information about the role.

How to Apply

Please complete the attached job application form and return this to Michele Mckittrick at michele.mckittrick@si.liverpool.gov.uk by 31st October 2021.