Standards Officer at Hamwic Education Trust

Christchurchandeastdorset; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-academy trust in the South Coast is seeking a Standards Officer to support headteachers and improve educational outcomes. The successful candidate will need strong leadership experience, knowledge of the Ofsted framework, and a passion for raising educational standards. This role includes regular travel across the South Coast and offers a collaborative working environment with supportive colleagues and development opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent training and development programmes

Eligibility for Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working approach

Generous holiday entitlement

Access to Wellbeing Support

Qualifications

• Proven headteacher with a track record in school improvement.
• Strong motivation and commitment to education.
• Ability to inspire and guide school leaders.

Responsibilities

• Support and challenge headteachers and senior leaders.
• Improve teaching and educational outcomes.
• Work across multiple schools in the South Coast.

Skills

Leadership experience

Knowledge of Ofsted framework

School improvement strategies

Communication skills

Ambition for raising standards

Job description

Standards Officer at Hamwic Education Trust

Location: Head Office in Southampton (SO16 0AJ), with travel across the South Coast

Contract: Full Time (Fixed term for 18 months)

Salary: L16 to L21

Start date: April 2026

Application deadline: Thursday 15 January 2026, midday

Interview date: Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 January 2026

Job Summary

Hamwic Education Trust (HET) is a large, fast‑paced multi‑academy trust with currently 37 schools across the South Coast: Portsmouth, Southampton, Poole and Dorset. An opportunity has arisen for a Standards Officer to join the Education Team on a fixed term basis. The successful candidate will work with headteachers, senior school leaders and governors to provide precise support and challenge to build leadership capacity and improve our schools. The role will give leaders looking for an inspiring career opportunity the chance to shape pedagogy and learning in a wide range of schools across the Central South Coast. HET work closely in partnership with our schools so we can support them to gain the best outcomes for our children. We are looking for an individual who wants to be part of shaping children’s futures by developing and supporting our staff. Reporting to the Director of Education - Primary, the successful applicant is likely to be an exceptional leader who:

• is an experienced and proven headteacher
• is a role model and a champion for teaching and learning
• is ambitious and passionate about raising standards and improving educational life chances
• is highly motivated and committed to the growth and development of all our schools
• can evidence effective and sustained school improvement
• has the vision, tenacity and drive to inspire and guide our headteachers and senior leaders
• has an understanding of a wide range of effective inspection, evaluation and school improvement strategies, with a strong knowledge of the Ofsted framework

The role will require travel across Portsmouth, Southampton, Poole and Dorset with our Head office based in Southampton.

What We Offer You

• an opportunity to be part of a collaborative managed services team with a shared vision of excellence
• the opportunity to lead within, and to contribute to, our growing Trust
• an individual induction programme supported by a mentor
• hard working and supportive colleagues who are open to new ideas
• flexible working approach, where possible
• wellbeing day (trial for 2025/26)
• excellent training and development programmes and opportunities
• eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
• generous holiday entitlement, increasing with length of service
• access to our benefits portal offering a full range of discounts available through Lifestyle Savings
• access to Wellbeing Support through our Employee Assistance Programme, this includes free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for employees and family members
• eligibility for a Blue Light card

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Government Administration