Assistant Director of Education Improvement and Outcomes

Interim Assistant Director of Education Improvement & OutcomesEast London | Hybrid (1–2 days onsite) £575–£600 per day (Umbrella) | 6 months | ASAP start

A strategic leadership role overseeing education improvement, safeguarding, and performance across a large North London borough serving 60,000 children in Primary, Secondary, Special Schools, AP, and Early Years.

The Role

• Lead borough‑wide school improvement and system‑wide partnership working
• Oversight of £283m DSG and management of a £230m budget
• Lead for Schools Forum, unions HR/H&S negotiations, and Education Strategy engagement
• Line management of School Improvement, Early Years, Safeguarding (LADO), AP, Governor Services, Traded Services, and more
• Drive best‑practice sharing and quality assurance across all schools and academies

Direct Reports

• Strategic Early Years
• School Improvement Advisors
• Education Safeguarding
• Alternative Provision

What You’ll Bring

• Combined Headship + Local Authority leadership experience
• Strong school improvement expertise, including direct in‑school support
• Deep understanding of high needs, SEND, and inclusion
• Robust safeguarding knowledge and multi‑agency working experience
• Confidence with data, performance frameworks, and Ofsted expectations

If you’re interested in this vacancy, please apply today by send over your CV!

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant.  Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills.  Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.

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