Senior Schools Improvement Advisor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and highly motivated education leader to join Wakefield Council as a Senior School Improvement Adviser within the Education & Inclusion service.

This is a strategic leadership position for an individual with a proven track record of driving school improvement, raising standards and supporting educational excellence across schools and settings.

You will play a pivotal role in supporting schools, academies and educational leaders through challenge, support and innovation, helping to improve outcomes for children and young people across the authority.


Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and challenging schools to drive continuous improvement
• Promoting excellence in leadership, teaching, learning and assessment
• Monitoring school performance and supporting self-evaluation processes
• Supporting schools with national reforms including SEND priorities
• Leading and managing school improvement teams and thematic areas
• Delivering CPD, training and leadership support to school staff
• Working collaboratively with schools, trusts, governing bodies and strategic partners
• Supporting the Local Authority's ambitions to raise educational standards across the region

This is a highly influential role requiring strategic thinking, exceptional leadership and the ability to build strong professional relationships across the education sector.


We are seeking candidates who have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Degree level education
• Significant leadership experience at Headteacher / Head of School level (or equivalent)
• A strong track record of leading successful school improvement initiatives
• Experience of improving standards and leading organisational change
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and current education priorities
• Excellent communication, analytical and influencing skills
• Experience working collaboratively with schools and education partners

Desirable experience includes:

• NPQs or postgraduate qualifications
• Experience within Local Authority settings
• HMI or Ofsted inspection experience

This is an opportunity to:

• Influence education on a wider strategic scale
• Shape school improvement across multiple settings
• Work alongside experienced education leaders
• Make a genuine impact on outcomes for children and young people

Wakefield Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS checks will apply.

For a confidential discussion regarding the role, please get in touch today.