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 Sch...