Head of School Improvement

Head of School Improvement
6 Month Contract | Immediate Start Preferred
£500 – £550 per day
Midlands Local Authority
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Hybrid Working | 2 Days Onsite
 
Are you a senior education leader with a track record of driving improvement, transformation, and performance across complex services? This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of School Improvement to take on a high-profile leadership role within Children’s and Education Services, helping to shape strategy, influence key stakeholders, and improve outcomes for children and young people.
 
You will play a pivotal role in leading improvement programmes, strengthening partnerships with schools, and ensuring evidence-led decision-making sits at the heart of service delivery.
 
Your Role as Head of School Improvement:

• Provide strategic leadership across education improvement, quality, and performance.
• Drive evidence-led decision making through data analysis, insight, and evaluation.
• Develop strong partnerships with schools, education leaders, and key stakeholders.
• Lead service improvement and transformation initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes.
• Champion innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement across services.

 
Your Previous Experience as Head of School Improvement:

• Senior leadership experience within education, children’s services, or local government.
• Proven success delivering quality improvement programmes and transformational change.
• Strong background in performance management, data analysis, and evaluation.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and build strategic partnerships.
• Experience leading high-performing teams within complex organisations.

 
This Head of School Improvement opportunity offers the chance to make a real impact within a service committed to continuous improvement and delivering the very best outcomes for children and young people. You will work alongside senior leaders, schools, and partner organisations to drive sustainable change and improve performance across the education landscape.
 
If you’re interested in discussing this Head of School Improvement opportunity in more detail, or know someone who may be interested, please contact Lucy Connick on 0117 3137110 or apply today.
 
(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation, so please do get in touch.)

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 experience and skills, and any reasonable workplace adjustments will be fully supported throughout the application and hiring process.
 

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