Job Description

Regional Education Partner (English)

Salary: £63,576 - £67,003 – 1 FTC

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Oxford and Hybrid working with Travel to local schools

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Regional Education Partner (English) to join the School Effectiveness and Governance Service. This is a key leadership role within Children, Education and Families, responsible for supporting school improvement, strengthening educational outcomes, and providing strategic challenge and support to schools across a designated geographical region.

The successful candidate will likely oversee the North Oxfordshire region, covering the Bicester to Banbury (M40 corridor) area and supporting approximately 25 schools. This position is offered as a 1-year Fixed-Term Contract due to ongoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). However, there is a strong intention to convert the role into a permanent position once future arrangements are confirmed.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and support to schools within the designated region.

Work closely with school leaders to drive school improvement and raise educational standards.

Collaborate with the Service Manager to ensure accurate forecasting of service requirements based on identified school needs across the region.

Monitor and evaluate school performance, identifying priorities for intervention and support.

Ensure externally commissioned services deliver best value for public money and achieve agreed key performance indicators.

Maintain compliance with all financial governance and procurement processes.

Build effective relationships with schools, academies, trusts and key stakeholders.

Support the delivery of the Council's education priorities and improvement strategies.

What We're Looking For

Significant experience in educational leadership and school improvement.

Strong knowledge of the English education system and current educational priorities.

Proven ability to influence, challenge and support senior leaders.

Experience of managing complex stakeholder relationships.

Strong strategic, analytical and financial management skills.

Commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed)

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency