School Standards and Effectiveness Partner (EYFS)

School Standards and Effectiveness Partner (EYFS)

Employer:

Bracknell Forest Council

Salary:

Soulbury 17 - 20 : £58,113 - £61,338 FTE p/a, £848 FTE p/a Fringe Allowance and £963 Essential Car User Allowance

Location:

Time Square, Bracknell

Contract:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full Time

Hours:

37 hours per week. Candidates looking for either full time or part time posts will be considered.

DBS Check:

Enhanced

Closing Date:

16/01/2023 at 23:59

Reference:

People/22/222144

We are improving the quality of our school support services to ensure a great future for all our children and young people.

We are proud of the support that we give our schools to achieve Bracknell Forest’s strategic vision for all children and young people.   We work in partnership with schools, agencies and training providers to improve outcomes for children and young people. As a member of the School Standards team you will receive the training and support you need to thrive in your role and the opportunity to work within a highly experienced, supportive leadership team. If you are looking for a role that will enable you to make a huge difference to our children’s lives, this is an incredibly rewarding opportunity.

Because we’re Bracknell Forest

Do you love a challenge and want to make a difference for children and the schools they attend? Bracknell Forest is on a school improvement journey and we want to appoint an outstanding and experienced school improvement professional as a School Standards & Effectiveness Partner to work as an active member of our school improvement team.

What it’s like working in our team…

In this role you will work as part of a highly skilled team, developing strong professional relationships with schools, particularly with senior leaders and governors, aligned to the latest Ofsted Framework and government guidance. You will be a critical friend providing challenge, support and advice with regard to curriculum, teaching and learning, inclusion and leadership and support schools during Ofsted inspections.

You will be supported to carry out the following duties, responsibilities and training…

Your work will be central to developing and sustaining improvement in our schools through:

• Influencing policy and practice through working in partnership with headteachers, governors, other professionals and agencies to support our objectives and ambitions as set out in our learning and improvement strategy;
• Undertaking the role of designated School Effectiveness Partner with a number of Bracknell Forest primary schools;
• Contributing to a programme of professional development for school-based staff;
• Being responsible for monitoring and evaluating the quality of EYFS provision in schools, delivering key messages and updates through EYFS network meetings and providing CPD and support in the EYFS for school leaders and teachers;
• Supporting the marketing and delivery of our school improvement Service Level Agreement with Bracknell Forest.

The benefits you will experience are…

• Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses.
• An inclusive and social working environment.
• Flexible working opportunities including a flexi-time scheme.
• A great office location next to travel links and the regenerated town centre.
• Internal sports and social club opportunities.
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.
• Supermarket discount.
• An interest free loan for a rail season ticket.

What we’re looking for…

• A good understanding of how to bring about school improvement and build capacity.
• Experience of leading professionals in developing and managing change.
• Experience in the role of headship or substantive senior leadership post in a school.
• Good understanding of the Ofsted Framework.
• Secure knowledge of recent curriculum development initiatives and assessment procedures.
• Good communication skills and the ability to influence change.
• Expertise in the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• Candidates looking for either full time or part time posts will be considered

Interview date

Interviews will be held on the 24th and 25th January 2023.

Want to ask us a question?

Name: Zoe Livingstone

Job Title: Head of Standards

Phone Number: 01344 354192

Email: zoe.livingstone@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

As part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to redeployment, please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any stage of the recruitment process if a suitable redeployee is identified.

Any candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria.

No agencies please. 

Equal Opportunities

Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.