Leadership and School Effectiveness Advisor

2 weeks ago


Devon, United Kingdom Devon County Council Full time

The School Effectiveness Team at Devon County Council is seeking to appoint an Education Advisor to our team at this exciting time of development and opportunity.

If appointed you will join a strong and experienced team and you will work collaboratively across a range of services, linking up with colleagues from specialist teams and external partners, so that our Devon schools receive excellent and coordinated support that leads to positive impact as they strive to meet the needs of all their children. Your work will predominantly be to build strong professional relationships across your group of schools and with your colleagues, holding and managing intelligence on these schools.

You will risk assess their performance and identify their vulnerabilities in order to deliver a programme of support and challenge for these schools which leads to improved provision and outcomes for children.

Our team also deliver a traded package for schools both within and outside of Devon and you will use your high level of expertise to help shape and deliver this offer. Proof of recent, relevant experience of, and excellence in school improvement advisory work is the highest priority for us in securing these appointments. We also want you to be able to demonstrate a strong track record as a school leader.

If you are interested in this role and would like to discuss this, please contact: Alice McShane

Internal Applicants, please note:  If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply. 

DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our .   - The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.  Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the . 

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