Quality improvement Partner

Location: Open to candidates across the UK (must be willing to travel nationally)
Contract: Full Time
Role Type: Interim/Permanent
Working Hours Per Week: 40
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum DOE + Management Incentive Plan eligibility

Role: Quality Improvement Partner (Mental Health / Complex Trauma and CSE Schools)

Location: Open - remote-based role with regular UK-wide travel (travel and accommodation expenses covered)
Hours: 40 per week
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum DOE + Management Incentive Plan eligibility
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with mental health and complex trauma needs? Do you have a strong background in quality assurance within education? If so, this role offers an exciting opportunity to influence outcomes in specialist education settings.
We are currently seeking a Quality Improvement Partner to join our education services team. In this role, you'll work closely with a portfolio of specialist schools across the UK to drive improvements in service delivery, policy development, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Lead and manage service level agreements across allocated schools.
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  Support Headteachers and Heads of Service in establishing effective education systems aligned with best practices and quality assurance standards.
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  Use performance data and KPIs to inform practice improvements.
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  Ensure schools are appropriately registered and compliant with relevant education regulations.
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  Participate in governance processes and leadership forums to support organisational development.
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  Provide guidance on safeguarding, notifiable events, and child protection issues.
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  Collaborate with HR and L&D on staff development aligned with quality findings.
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  Champion equality, diversity, and inclusive practice across services.

Essential Requirements:

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  Qualified Teacher Status
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  Relevant postgraduate qualification in education
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  Management Diploma or equivalent
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  Enhanced DBS clearance
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  Full UK driving licence
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  Flexibility to travel across the UK (travel and accommodation costs covered)

Knowledge & Experience:

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  Deep understanding of the Independent School Standards (2014)
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  Leadership experience in education at a strategic level
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  Experience as a Headteacher
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  Successful track record with Ofsted education inspections
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  Ability to manage complex organisations and deliver results to tight deadlines
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  Proven capacity to implement best practice improvements in education

What We Offer:

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  Competitive salary and incentive plan
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  All work-related travel and accommodation expenses covered
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  Career development opportunities
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  Employee reward program
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  Pension scheme
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  A collaborative and inclusive working environment

If you're a driven, knowledgeable, and committed professional ready to help shape high-quality education services for vulnerable young people, we'd love to hear from you.