Job Title: School Improvement Officer
400 Per Day Umbrella
Location: Bristol (hybrid working)
Contract: Temporary, Interim
DBS: Enhanced DBS required

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly credible School Improvement Officer to support and challenge-maintained schools across the city, helping to secure high-quality education and improved outcomes for all children and young people.
This is a key system leadership role, working closely with headteachers, senior leaders, governors and partners to deliver effective school improvement, particularly for schools causing concern or within an Ofsted category. You will contribute to both strategic development and hands-on improvement work, ensuring the Local Authority meets its statutory responsibilities while promoting strong, sector-led collaboration.

As a School Improvement Officer, you will:

• Work directly with headteachers, principals and leadership teams to support school improvement in maintained schools
• Evaluate the impact of school improvement strategies using performance data, self-evaluation, attendance, behavior and curriculum evidence
• Support schools before, during and after Ofsted inspections, including post-inspection action planning
• Contribute to LA-wide strategies to improve outcomes, including traded services, CPD and school-to-school support
• Identify and promote effective practice across the system to accelerate improvement
• Work with Teaching School Hubs, trusts, and regional and national partners to strengthen collaboration
• Maintain oversight of school performance and provide reports and intelligence to senior leaders
• Undertaking statutory functions such as monitoring and moderation
• Support governing bodies, including headteacher recruitment and performance management

About You
Essential requirements:

• Qualified Teacher status and a relevant degree
• Significant senior leadership experience in the primary phase (e.g. Headteacher, Deputy or Assistant Head), or experience in a Local Authority or Trust school improvement role
• In-depth knowledge of the Ofsted inspection framework, with experience leading or advising schools through successful inspections
• Strong understanding of school data and how to use it to drive improvement
• Up-to-date knowledge of national education policy, legislation and evidence-informed improvement strategies
• Experience of providing high-quality challenges, support and feedback to school leaders
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence, advise and work sensitively in challenging contexts
• A clear commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?
Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.
To discuss this vacancy further or any other opportunities, please contact Elise Revett or email in your updated CV to us at Ackerman Pierce.