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School Improvement Advisor (Special Schools) - Sand Academies Trust Central Team

Gloucester

School: Sand Academies Trust Central Team (Academy)
Address: Longford Lane, Longford, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Title: School Improvement Advisor (Special Schools) - Sand Academies Trust Central Team
Grade: Leadership Group
Allowances: (Not applicable)
Hours: Part Time (26 hours)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 24/03/2025
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date: A.S.A.P.

We are a mixed multi-academy Trust with seven schools (five special and two mainstream primary schools) based in Gloucestershire. Are you looking for a fulfilling, worthwhile, and secure job? Would you like to have a role that makes a real difference in the education sector? Come and join the team at SAND Academies Trust, a Trust in Gloucestershire dedicated to delivering exceptional education across our schools.

About You
As a School Improvement Advisor for Special Schools, you will play a key role in supporting and enhancing the quality of education across the Trust’s special schools. You will provide expert advice, guidance, and support to school leaders, ensuring the continuous improvement of teaching, learning, and leadership. Your role will contribute to raising standards and improving outcomes for all pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

The Role
You will be responsible for leading and driving school improvement initiatives, working closely with school leaders to implement strategies that enhance educational standards. Your work will focus on evaluating school performance, identifying areas for development, and supporting the implementation of effective interventions. You will also collaborate with senior leadership teams to embed best practices and ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including SEND legislation.

A strong background in school improvement, leadership, and teaching within a special education setting is essential for this role. You will have significant experience in school leadership, either as a Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, or within a school advisory role. A thorough understanding of national education policies, curriculum development, Ofsted frameworks, and SEND best practices is essential.

The Schools and the Trust
We are passionate that every child deserves the very best education. As a partnership we will: improve outcomes, opportunities and life chances for children and young people, offer more / wider support for their families and share and develop staff expertise.

Our Benefits
By joining our team, we can offer you:
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Generous pension scheme (LGPS).
• Employee Assistance Program & Counselling.
• Occupational Health Service.
• Continuing Professional Development opportunities.
• Staff Get Staff Referral Scheme.

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As part of our Safe Recruitment Practice, we require a completed application form before any offer is made. All staff will undergo safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory health clearance, and evidence of the Right to Work in the UK.

SAND Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

 

 

Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacancies to apply. 

Closing date for applications: 24-03-2025

Salary: Leadership Group

Hours Per Week: Part Time (26 hours)

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