School Improvement Manager (Primary)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a School Improvement Manager to join our School Improvement team at Hampshire County Council.

Are you looking for a challenging and diverse role working as part of a friendly and supportive team, with an opportunity to make a real difference?

The Role:

Leading a team of primary phase and subject inspectors you'll work closely with headteachers, governors and others who have influence in school to meet the needs of individual learners and improve outcomes for all children and young people in the designated district council areas. You will be a senior Local Authority officer and as such will be expected to take on wider work across the county and influence and develop county practice and thinking. This role may also include some cross phase secondary / special improvement work.

You will have experience of being a headteacher of at least one primary school with a successful record in leading and supporting school improvement and the capacity to develop cross-phase work. You will have experience of project managing school improvement initiatives and you will also possess demonstrable people-management skills.

As one of the leading local authorities in the country, this is an opportunity to join a high quality school improvement team, to develop your skills and further your career aspirations.

What we're looking for:

• A substantial and successful educational and senior leadership experience including at least one headship, that provides professional credibility in this primary and early years role.
• A convincing track record of successful impact in primary/early years education settings, particularly the improvement in the outcomes achieved by all children.
• A team player with strong collaborative skills.
• Experience of providing high quality leadership to others that inspires confidence and professional growth.
• Experience of undertaking detailed analysis of education performance using a range of data types and sources to create an accurate analysis that informs strategic planning.

Why Hampshire?

• We believe in rewarding our staff for their commitment to delivering essential public services with an extensive range of benefits.
• We want to help you strive to be the best you can be, and to enjoy service Hampshire with purpose and pride.
• With a work-life balance, travel discounts and more
• Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
• Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance.

Additional Information:

Please note this is a politically restricted role.

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children's Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Ann Truman, County Education Manager, Primary and Early Years on or telephone .