Application Process
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Job Summary
South Lanarkshire Council is an ambitious, top performing organisation with a clear vision, shared by both members and officers, to work together to improve the quality of life for everyone in South Lanarkshire. The Quality Improvement Officer will be required to take forward the strategic objectives within Education Resources.
Closing Date and Location
Applications must be received by 13th of March 2026, 11:55pm. Location: Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA. Hours: 35 hours per week. Salary scale £78,696 - £87,810 per year (as of 1st August 2026).
Responsibilities
* Maintain effective links with appropriate agencies both within and out with the Council as appropriate. Respond to enquiries from elected members and support the Education Resources Committee and other appropriate bodies of the Council.
* Develop, extend and implement strategic priorities related to the National Improvement Framework.
* Lead a strategic remit aligned to the National Improvement Framework.
* Lead stakeholder groups aligned to the strategic remit.
* Develop strategy to improve outcomes for learners as outlined in South Lanarkshire Council's strategy.
* Identify and share good practice.
* Lead research and training in line with the strategic remit.
* Maintain and develop links with other partners such as Education Scotland.
* Facilitate networks of support and challenge amongst staff.
* Advise the Quality Improvement Manager and Head of Education on matters relating to the strategic remit.
* Empower schools to undertake work related to the strategic remit.
* Support schools with universal and targeted approaches to the strategic remit.
* Provide expert advice to the Executive Director, Heads of Education and council officers on education‑related issues.
Qualifications
* A proven track record of leading and managing within an education establishment.
* Knowledge of and experience in school improvement and delivery.
* Demonstrated leadership and people management that yields successful outcomes.
* Understanding of a range of school‑related data and how this may influence improvement.
* Ability to take forward priorities identified by the Scottish Government and a Local Authority, e.g. the National Improvement Framework, and knowledge of relevant legislative requirements.
Given the challenges ahead, we require a high‑performing individual who is flexible and capable of creating and maintaining strategic partnerships while engaging fully with employees and service users. You must inspire others, be adaptable, and work well in a challenging, demanding environment with multiple stakeholders.
Benefits
* Enrolment in award‑winning local government pension scheme.
* Option to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme to increase the pension pot.
* Up to 33 days annual leave.
* Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days).
* Occupational sick pay.
* Family‑friendly policies – flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave.
* Employee discounts, including cinema discounts.
* Other benefits: Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program offering practical and emotional support.
Equal Opportunity & EEO
South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. The Council is committed to supporting members of the armed forces, veterans and their families under the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans and service leavers who meet the essential criteria will also be guaranteed an interview.
Additional Information
All correspondence will be via your email address. The recruitment team may request assistance at any stage of the recruitment checks; incomplete checks may result in withdrawal from the position. Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if needed, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. Applicants must not canvass elected members or employees of South Lanarkshire Council directly or indirectly in connection with this appointment. An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required for applicants born outside the UK or who have lived or worked abroad for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants must provide evidence of the check, translated into English, accompanied by an official statement confirming no history of criminal proceedings.
To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded.
If you need to submit any additional information (other than a CV), please upload it under supporting documents.
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