School Improvement Advisor

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 58,000 - GBP 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization is seeking a Primary School Improvement Advisor in Birmingham. The role involves supporting schools to enhance educational standards and driving leadership development. Ideal candidates will have a strong history in school improvement, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage various priorities effectively. This fixed-term position offers generous benefits, including a pension scheme, flexible working, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Flexible and family-friendly working policies

Generous annual leave

Subsidised travel passes

Staff discounts with local businesses

Access to Occupational Health and counselling

Culture of wellbeing and continuous development

Qualifications

• Strong track record of school improvement and leadership.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to juggle priorities and meet deadlines.
• Collaborative, solution-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support and challenge schools to raise standards.
• Lead on school leadership development and self-evaluation.
• Drive effective support and intervention strategies.
• Work closely with OFSTED, the DfE, and key stakeholders.

Skills

School improvement expertise

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Ability to manage deadlines

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Primary School Improvement Advisor

Fixed Term until March 2027 in the first instance

Working 36.5 hours per week

Soulbury 13 -16 £58,400 - £62,634

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Education in Birmingham

Are you a passionate and experienced school leader ready to make a city-wide impact?

We’re looking for a dynamic and committed individual, an experienced headteacher or senior leader, who’s ready to take the next step in their career by joining Birmingham’s School Improvement team. This is more than a job; it’s a chance to help shape the future of education across our diverse and vibrant city. You’ll be part of a passionate team dedicated to supporting schools on their continuous improvement journey, ensuring every child and young person in Birmingham has access to high-quality education.

Why This Role Matters:

As part of Birmingham City Council’s long-term commitment to children and families, our School Improvement team, within the Children and Families Directorate, is expanding. We’re building a balanced, collaborative system where all school leaders have a voice and where your expertise will help drive real, lasting change.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Reporting to the Head of School Improvement, you’ll bring your expertise in primary to:

• Support and challenge schools, Trusts, and partners to raise standards
• Lead on school leadership development and self-evaluation
• Drive effective support and intervention strategies, including school-to-school collaboration
• Work closely with OFSTED, the DfE, and other key stakeholders

This is a fast-paced, evolving role that requires energy, resilience, and a deep commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.

What You’ll Bring:

• A strong track record of school improvement and leadership
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to juggle priorities and meet deadlines
• A collaborative, solution-focused mindset

Your credibility will come from your proven impact in improving professional practice and delivering positive change for children and young people.

What We Offer:

Working for Birmingham City Council means being part of a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values its people. Benefits include:

• A generous pension scheme
• Flexible and family-friendly working policies
• Generous annual leave
• Subsidised travel passes
• Staff discounts with local businesses
• Access to Occupational Health and confidential counselling
• A culture of wellbeing and continuous development
• Recognition as an Investor in People and a Disability Confident Leader

Ready to Make a Difference?

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact: [e-mail]

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.