Main Purpose of the Role Working within Perth & Kinross Council is more than a job, it's about being part of something meaningful. It's about being part of an organisation that puts people at the heart of all we do and provides opportunities to make a real difference by enhancing every life we touch. We currently have the following opportunity: Quality Improvement Manager (2 posts) £85,104 2 High Street, Perth An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead on Quality Improvement 2-18 across Perth and Kinross as a key member of the Education and Learning Senior Leadership Team. Working directly for the Strategic Lead (Education and Learning), you will provide strategic senior leadership, vision, professional advice and effective management for all aspects of education. You will lead the Education Agenda in Perth and Kinross by working closely with the other Service Managers within Education and Learning, and in collaboration with other stakeholders from across the private, public and third sectors. You will lead, with sound governance, all strategic, operational and employment matters relating to management, improvement and innovation across your remit to ensure improved outcomes for children and young people. You will seek to establish and champion system change which successfully impacts on key educational outcomes. You will lead a Quality Improvement Team of QIOs and other officers to achieve best outcomes in collaboration with school based leaders. As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will collaborate across all aspects of the strategic areas below within Education and Learning: - Leadership and Career Long Professional Learning (CLPL) - Performance Management - Improvement - Planning and Policy. You will be educated to degree level or equivalent, in an education discipline and be eligible for full GTCS registration in either the Primary or Secondary sector. You will have senior leadership and management experience which has had a positive outcome for children and young people. A sound knowledge of legislation and statutory duties in relation to educational developments, Scottish Government policy and the national agenda is essential, as is the ability to translate strategic objectives into implementation and the delivery of education services. Should you wish an informal discussion on any aspect of this role, please contact David Macluskey, Strategic Lead - Education & Learning / Chief Education Officer, via email - DAMacluskey@pkc.gov.uk Working at Perth & Kinross Council Our values and behaviours influence our work and support us in the delivery of our key priorities. In your application, and should you be invited to interview, you will be asked to describe situations that support the criteria required in the role and which also demonstrate our values and behaviours. Find out more about Perth & Kinross Council and you could soon be joining our team! Here's what we can offer you : A generous annual leave package 6 days public holiday and an additional discretionary day Eligibility to join our pension scheme Family friendly and positive work/life balance policies such as Flexible Working, Maternity, Paternity & Adoption leave, time off for volunteering and our Wellbeing Framework Flexi time Access to a range of benefits Paid SSSC annual membership for relevant positions We recognise there can be benefits to flexible working and where individual jobs allow, we seek to support this. You are encouraged to discuss potential options with the recruiting manager, if this is of interest to you. A healthy work life balance is important to us and we provide supportive management and, where possible, flexible working arrangements to help you achieve that balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development. Next Steps Click “APPLY NOW” External candidates are required to provide 2 references, including email addresses. One of these must be your current or most recent employer. We welcome applications from everyone and as a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee to interview applicants who declare a disability and meet the essential requirements of the post. Please contact the the hiring manager above or the Recruitment Team on (01738) 475555 or recruitment@pkc.gov.uk to discuss any reasonable adjustments. Appointments are based on evidence supplied during the selection process. Diversity is important to us and although some of our jobs may be perceived to be traditionally gender specific, we welcome applications from everyone and would encourage you to apply if you meet the job requirements. That includes welcoming applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government. Working with children and/or protected adults is regarded as a regulated role and under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. If you have lived overseas for a period of 12 months or more (continuous or total) within the last 10 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of the above mentioned mandatory pre-employment checks (including references) and will also include eligibility to work in the UK, qualifications and fitness to undertake the post.