Primary & Special School Improvement Lead Adviser
About us
Hillingdon Council: Putting our Residents first.
About the role
Be responsible for the local authority's work strand in challenging and supporting a group of link Primary and Special Schools, being a member of the Education Improvement and Partnership Service.
About you
The role of the Lead Adviser is predicated on the understanding that the post holder will have significant 'link school' responsibilities in allocated schools. They will also lead and take individual responsibility in local projects and line-manage another colleague or external consultants when required. They will have a credible expertise in a particular strand or phase of school education, with a commitment to performing a leading operational role in the delivery of the Council's objectives and be an expert representative of the Council's views and decisions.
What we offer
We offer a range of Company benefits. These vary according to the business area and role but may include:
- local government average salary pension scheme
- free parking (4 days a week) if based at the Civic Centre
- a 36-hour week for all full-time staff
- generous holiday entitlement: a minimum 25 days a year (plus bank holidays), rising to 28 days after five years' service. For more senior positions holiday entitlements can rise to a maximum of 36 days
- career breaks
- flexible working hours
- season ticket loan
- access to a Credit Union
- on-site staff restaurant at Civic Centre
- access to a wide range of training and courses
- discount on a variety of Adult Education courses run by the Council
- payment of professional fees where these are required
- discounts at council-owned leisure centres and swimming pools at Hillingdon (Uxbridge), Queensmead (South Ruislip), Highgrove (Ruislip) and Botwell Green (Hayes)
- cycle purchase scheme
- car sharing scheme
- 30% discount on green fees at council-owned golf courses
Additional information
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
