Description Job Description Are you looking for an opportunity that will allow you to influence Scotland’s approach to educational improvement? The National Improvement Framework (NIF) sets out the Scottish Government’s vision and priorities for Scotland’s children to enable all young people to achieve their potential no matter their background. The NIF supports high-quality learning and teaching, the core principle of Curriculum for Excellence and provides robust, consistent and transparent data across Scotland to increase understanding of what drives improvements across all parts of the system. This post is based within the National Improvement Framework Unit within the Learning Directorate’s Improvement, Attainment, and Wellbeing Division. You will join the Improvement and International Team and support the unit’s role in working with partners, including Education Scotland, to secure the successful implementation of the NIF. Responsibilities Delivery of an annual two-day meeting of the First Minister’s International Council of Education Advisers, this involves liaising with senior officials, Ministers and the Council members themselves; organising logistical arrangements, and supporting the Team Leader to explore potential meeting themes and create the whole two day programme. Supporting the annual review of the National Improvement Framework (NIF) and Improvement Plan, in line with the statutory duty placed on Ministers. Working with colleagues across SG, Education Scotland, local authorities, teachers’ unions, parents, and children and young people to review the impact of improvement activities for reducing inequalities of outcome for learners and to identify any new improvement priorities for the year ahead. Working across Learning, Education Reform, and Children and Families Directorates to ensure colleagues are clear how their work contributes to the key priorities and to delivery of the outcomes set out in the NIF. Lead on and provide secretariat support to the new Education and Childcare Assurance Board. The Board will meet six times a year. Support the international activity for Learning Directorate, including Scotland’s participation in international networks such as the ARC, and co-ordinate timely responses to requests for data for inclusion in the OECD Education at a Glance publication. Line management responsibility for one Policy Officer. Responsibilities Success Profile Success profiles are specific to each job and they include the mix of skills, experience and behaviours candidates will be assessed on. Technical / Professional Skills: Policy Context and Purpose - Level 1 Participation and Engagement - Level 2 Working with Ministers - Level 2 You can find out more about the skills required here. Behaviours: Changing and Improving – Level 3 Working Together – Level 3 Developing Self and Others – Level 3 You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours, here: Behaviour levels - Success profiles: candidate guide - gov.scot How to apply Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 750 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills, experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above. If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and presentation. Assessments are scheduled for 14/07/25 however this may be subject to change. Qualifications About Us The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer. As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules. Working Pattern Our standard hours are 35 hours per week. We offer a range of flexible and hybrid working options depending on the needs of the role. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us. Equality Statement We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation. Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them. Further information Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website. Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes. This post is based in Victoria Quay, with attendance in the office required at least once a week subject to business requirements.