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School Improvement Adviser

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

Job Title: School Improvement Adviser
Salary: £33,146 to £35,549 per annum, plus up to 3 SPA points
21 Hours per Week
Location: Wildwood, Worcester
Team: School Improvement
Permanent

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a School Improvement Adviser. Prospective candidates will be experienced, skilled and committed to school improvement. We are open to permanent appointments or a secondment arrangement, if preferred. Individuals will have the ability to develop and deliver highly effective support to a range of education settings in order achieve better outcomes for children and young people within Worcestershire, as described in our Education and Skills Strategy.

In this exciting and sometimes challenging role you will have the opportunity to forge effective working relationships with the School Improvement Team, school leaders and Governors. As a School Improvement Adviser your role will include providing advice, coaching support and CPD on all aspects of effective leadership and school improvement. You will have a caseload of schools to advise, as well as actively contributing to the CPD and bespoke support delivered by the School Improvement Team. You will have the opportunity to make a real difference, fulfilling our mission and vision and particularly championing the value of ‘good education for all children.

If you would like to know more about the role, then please do not hesitate to contact Jane Howard or Lisa Bradbury Leads for School Improvement via email jhoward@worcestershire.gov.uk or lbradbury@worcestershire.gov.uk

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage

Some of these offers include:

Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: Sunday, 19th October 2025
Anticipated Interview Date: 3rd November 2025