School Effectiveness Lead - Post 16 (South Gloucestershire Council)
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How You'll Make a Difference
As a School Effectiveness Lead, you will promote the highest possible standards of education for young people aged between 16-25 across South Gloucestershire. You will provide strategic leadership and support to schools, colleges and providers, working closely with Multi‑Academy Trust partners.
What You Will Be Doing
* Develop and deliver a Post 16 Strategy, with a specific focus on provision for young people with SEND.
* Deliver policy development and activity across the council.
* Analyse data to prioritise work, chair meetings with schools and partners to plan, support and improve outcomes.
* Provide feedback to leaders, offering support and challenging where necessary to promote improvement.
* Contribute to the formulation and realisation of strategies to deliver improvements in outcomes for disadvantaged young people.
* Lead Skills and Employability programmes and teams, manage budgets, line‑manage staff and produce reports to meet KPIs.
What We Need From You
* A degree or equivalent qualification and professional qualification in teaching, education, or learning skills.
* Experience as a highly effective leader in an educational field relevant to this post (e.g., Post 16 education, skills, inclusion or SEND).
* Experience leading projects or plans that deliver on budget and time.
* Sound knowledge of education legislation, statutory guidance, quality frameworks, national policies and the Ofsted framework.
* Strong skills in challenging, advising and supporting educational leaders.
* Solution‑focused and able to work with staff and leaders to develop solutions to complex issues and manage change effectively.
What You Need To Know
* Enhanced DBS check is required.
* Salary as advertised, with up to 3 SPAs available upon meeting eligibility criteria.
Interviews
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 18th November 2025.
Benefits
* Generous annual leave (pro rata).
* Employee wellbeing support.
* Staff discounts (eye tests, travel, shopping, leisure).
* Work/life flexibility.
* Career development and training opportunities.
About South Gloucestershire Council
South Gloucestershire Council is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people. We welcome applications from all candidates and ensure selection is based on merit.
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