School Improvement Officer, Primary

Bristol City Council, People Directorate
Education and Skills 2015-2016

Bristol City Council’s Trading with Schools is looking to recruit a: School Improvement Officer, Primary

LOCATION: Bristol City Centre
MANAGED BY: Education Services Lead, TwS

Trading with Schools is Bristol City Council’s trading unit. Established on the 1st April 2013, TwS was successful in securing a surplus during the first year of trading. For further information about the services and CPD provided by TwS, go to www.tradingwithschools.org.uk.

TwS is commissioned by Bristol City Council to deliver statutory services in a wide range of education and inclusion areas. The School Improvement Service is a highly regarded provider of support and challenge in Bristol schools.

Reporting to the Education Services Lead, this is a key post within TwS. As a member of TwS, you will also take strategic lead for an area – e.g. governance.

If you:

• Are excited by working in a fast-moving, educational environment;
• Enjoy challenges and managing change;
• Have experience of working as a Senior Leader in a school or in a local authority;
• Meet the requirements in our person specification.

….then this is the job for you!

There are two permanent posts available. This post is focussed on primary schools, although cross-phase experience would also be of interest.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has evidence of a successful Headship/Senior Leadership, with impact on school and pupil outcomes;
• Is an excellent communicator, showing confidence and credibility, relating well to others, promoting fairness and equity;
• Strives for continuous improvement, is customer and outcomes focussed,
• Uses initiative, is innovative and a creative thinker;
• Works well with others;
• Is inclusive, with a commitment to working with a range of professionals and stakeholders;
• Is a champion of children.

Contact

For an informal conversation about this post, please contact Airlie Fife, Service Manager, Primary Learning 0117 92 24762.

Apply: http://jobs.bristol.gov.uk/JobDetails.aspx/25408/School_Improvement_Officer__Primary_X2/?page=6&Ssimple=&SSectors=-1&srecentweeks=-1

CLOSING DATE: 1st June 2015