Local Government Jobs

Required for April 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter.

We are looking to appoint an experienced school improvement professional as a School Adviser to work as a member of our school improvement team with primary schools and Early Years settings across the Authority.

Your work will be central to developing and sustaining improvement in our schools through:
• influencing policy and practice through working in partnership with headteachers, governors, other professionals and agencies to support our objectives and ambitions as set out in our strategic plan for children and young people;
• undertaking the role of designated School Adviser with a number of Bracknell Forest primary schools;
• contributing to a programme of professional development for school based staff;
• supporting the marketing and delivery of our school improvement Service Level Agreement with Bracknell Forest schools.

To fulfill this role successfully, you will need:
• A good understanding of how to bring about school improvement and build capacity
• Experience of leading professionals in developing and managing change
• Experience in the role of a primary headteacher or senior leadership post
• Secure knowledge of recent curriculum development initiatives and assessment procedures
• Good ICT skills

For an informal discussion about this interesting and rewarding role, please contact Bob Welch, Chief Adviser on 01344 354185 or Linda Baily, Senior Primary Adviser on 01344 354192.

Interview date: To be confirmed