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School Improvement Officer (Primary Phase)

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Bristol City Council

Oct 24

Applications are closed

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    Education & Teaching
  • Bristol

Requirements

  • To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application.
  • On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
  • It is Bristol City Council’s practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job.
  • However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview.
  • We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people.
  • Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview.
  • We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Responsibilities

  • Bristol City Council is seeking to appoint experienced School Improvement Officer to be part of a team implementing the Bristol’s School Improvement offer, ensuring schools deliver excellent provision across primary schools in Bristol.
  • You will bring excellent communications skills and a passion for improving the life chances of children, and particularly those from vulnerable and/or marginalised groups whilst being able to build relationships effectively and provide strengths-based professional challenge and support to school leaders.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is School Improvement Officer (Primary Phase).

Is this position full-time or part-time?

This position is full-time and permanent.

What is the main responsibility of the School Improvement Officer?

The main responsibility is to implement Bristol's School Improvement offer and ensure excellent provision across primary schools in Bristol.

What qualities are important for this role?

Important qualities include excellent communication skills, a passion for improving the life chances of children, and the ability to build effective relationships while providing strengths-based professional challenge and support to school leaders.

Is an Enhanced DBS Check required for this role?

Yes, this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

When will the interviews for this position take place?

Interviews for this post will be held during the week beginning the 2nd of December 2024.

Does Bristol City Council provide flexible working arrangements?

Yes, Bristol City Council offers flexible working arrangements and hybrid working options that allow teams to balance service needs with individual preferences.

What perks or benefits are included in the rewards package?

The rewards package includes flexible working, membership in the Local Government Pension scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, and a supportive work environment.

Is Bristol City Council an equal opportunity employer?

Yes, Bristol City Council is committed to diversity and inclusion, and values recruiting and retaining individuals from all sections of the community.

How can I apply for the School Improvement Officer position?

To apply, you need to submit an application demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

Will references be requested for candidates invited to an interview?

Yes, references will be requested for candidates that have been offered a job, but for positions requiring a DB check, references will be requested after being invited to an interview.

What support is provided for disabled applicants?

As a Disability Confident employer, Bristol City Council guarantees an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and ongoing workplace support.

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Bristol City Council

We’re a vibrant local authority responsible for providing services to over 459,000 people in Bristol.

Government
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1974
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We provide hundreds of day-to-day services, from being a landlord, providing social care and running our museums, libraries and parks. We deliver a diverse range of services to support people who live and work in Bristol, and people who visit the city too. We are committed to building a better Bristol – a city where everyone shares in its success. To achieve our vision we must ensure the social, economic and political inclusion of everyone, irrespective of age, gender, sexuality, disability, ethnicity, religion or socio-economic status. We have an ambitious vision to build a better Bristol that includes everyone in the city’s success. That’s why we’re looking for innovative and talented individuals who can help us achieve this vision. We want people who share our values and commitment to serve the city, its communities and citizens. Join us and you'll get more than a challenging job; you'll enjoy all the benefits of living and working in one of Europe's most vibrant and best-located cities. We strive for an inclusive, high-performing, healthy and motivated workforce. To help us achieve this we offer a range of flexible working options to help you balance your work and home life. We need dynamic people from a diverse range of backgrounds who are keen to work in a fast-paced environment to help empower people to live successful and independent lives as part of their community. We’re looking for people as vibrant, as inspiring and as unique as the city of Bristol itself.

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