Education Development Advisor
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Ruskington, Not recorded, NG34 9DL |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | de32f06b-3e68-46dd-8caf-59ef46acd12e |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a leader with a proven track record of enhancing the educational offer in a school or group of schools? Are you looking to develop your leadership skills further in a role where you can have significant impact on the education and aspiration of pupils across our Trust? If so, this exciting opportunity could be the role that allows you to continue to enhance and develop your leadership skills even further.
LAAT has an incredibly exciting opportunity to appoint an Education Development Advisor to work with its diverse range of academies across the Diocese of Lincoln. Following a period of growth, as well the introduction of SEND Mainstream Hubs and an innovative digital strategy that will eventually see 1:1 devices deployed across all of our schools, we are seeking to appoint an experienced and innovative individual to join our supportive central Education Team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading school improvement and be committed to the development of outstanding schools.
Our Education Development Advisor (EDAs) are a pivotal part of our central team, supporting and advising schools on how to move their schools on in the next step of their improvement journey. EDAs have a breadth and depth of expertise, and the successful candidate will be able to contribute to and enhance this offer with a proven track record of tangible impact in schools.
In our schools, we aim to build strong and cohesive partnerships with the central team; EDAs are a critical part of this and therefore excellent interpersonal and communications skills are a must. Along with this, EDAs need to have strong coaching skills to enable and empower school leaders to problem solve and develop leadership, at all levels, within their schools. For this reason, a full understanding of the role and scope of a Headteacher is necessary.
The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the move from school-based leadership to leadership over a portfolio of schools and the very different functions of leadership within the role of an EDA.
Supporting schools with their professional development is a key part of the role of EDA. Whether this is signposting schools to tailored CPD to meet their school improvement needs or creating bespoke CPD for a school or group of schools.
Therefore, the successful candidate will have experience of creating and leading on development in schools with proven impact on outcomes for children.
As a Diocesan MAT, we uphold the Church of England’s Vision for Education and are looking for someone to join our team who can support not only this but our own vision for Education, celebrating the Christian Distinctiveness of our schools.
The main purpose of this role is to support an effective school improvement service across the Trust, ensuring that the Trust has up to date, accurate data of school standards.
To develop appropriate professional partners and analyse and report on data appropriately to the needs of the Trust.
To be responsible for the line management of designated Headteachers within the Trust.
Work collaboratively and strategically with the Director of Education (as well as central Education Team colleagues and the wider Executive Leadership Team) in the development and implementation of a specific areas of whole Trust strategy reflective of the skills of the post holder and the needs of the Trust.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
General Duties
Promote the distinctive work and mission of the Trust and our academies in ways consistent with up-to-date educational thinking and developments with regard to the legal status of schools.
Support all schools, offer guidance to Headteachers, informing SLT and the Board of Directors of all developments.
Identify risks within assigned schools which could lead to poor outcomes for children and provide accurate, rapid intervention plans.
Quality assure the school improvement provision within assigned schools, advising on adjustments in order to improve or maintain a positive progress trajectory.
To encourage schools to engage with their Trust Hub Partner Schools as part of the Trust universal school development offer.
Use data effectively to monitor and evaluate the performance of all schools within the Trust.
Develop robust school improvement support in collaboration with other providers if required.
Lead training of governors and staff, as necessary.
Develop key partnerships with a range of school improvement providers including neighbouring dioceses and Local Authorities and provide tailored support for schools.
Engage with the academy conversion process in matters of school improvement.
Prepare reports as requested for ELT/ Board of Directors and the Director of Education.
Actively promote the work of the Trust and enhancing the Trust culture both inside and outside of the Trust.
Encourage good relationships with immediate colleagues, other staff, volunteers and external contacts.
Participate actively in supervisory and line management processes, including conducting Head teacher Growth and Development (appraisal).
Participate in appropriate professional development.
Liaise with Education Team colleagues in a timely way, regarding assigned schools and their progress, communicating risks clearly and discussing actions and evaluating impact.
Maintain the Trust’s specific Educational Principles through the work and relationships with schools.
Other
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.
All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during the course of their work.
For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact sam.eden@laat.co.uk.
To apply please go to https://thelaat.co.uk/opportunities/.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
What the school offers its staff
The Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust formed by the Diocese of Lincoln. We are a family of 23 schools brought together by a shared vision to improve the life chances of all our children through Excellence, Exploration, Encouragement within a distinct ethos. Established as a multi academy trust by the Diocese of Lincoln in December 2013, we are a unique organisation that celebrates the individuality of every school whilst promoting an uncompromising belief in the power of collaboration to support all our c4000 pupils to be the best they can be.
We are proud of our excellent school improvement and back-office support to schools with the vast majority of schools having achieved a grading of ‘Good’ and beyond since joining our Trust.
Our Excellence, Exploration and Encouragement powered by Equity vision statement encapsulates the Trust we are today and the Trust we aspire to be in the future. It has meaningful resonance with the work we do and our commitment to overcoming the social inequality faced by our children and young people. We are passionate about improving the life chances of every child in our care, meeting them where they are.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Are you a leader with a proven track record of enhancing the educational offer in a school or group of schools? Are you looking to develop your leadership skills further in a role where you can have significant impact on the education and aspiration of pupils across our Trust? If so, this exciting opportunity could be the role that allows you to continue to enhance and develop your leadership skills even further.
LAAT has an incredibly exciting opportunity to appoint an Education Development Advisor to work with its diverse range of academies across the Diocese of Lincoln. Following a period of growth, as well the introduction of SEND Mainstream Hubs and an innovative digital strategy that will eventually see 1:1 devices deployed across all of our schools, we are seeking to appoint an experienced and innovative individual to join our supportive central Education Team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading school improvement and be committed to the development of outstanding schools.
Our Education Development Advisor (EDAs) are a pivotal part of our central team, supporting and advising schools on how to move their schools on in the next step of their improvement journey. EDAs have a breadth and depth of expertise, and the successful candidate will be able to contribute to and enhance this offer with a proven track record of tangible impact in schools.
In our schools, we aim to build strong and cohesive partnerships with the central team; EDAs are a critical part of this and therefore excellent interpersonal and communications skills are a must. Along with this, EDAs need to have strong coaching skills to enable and empower school leaders to problem solve and develop leadership, at all levels, within their schools. For this reason, a full understanding of the role and scope of a Headteacher is necessary.
The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the move from school-based leadership to leadership over a portfolio of schools and the very different functions of leadership within the role of an EDA.
Supporting schools with their professional development is a key part of the role of EDA. Whether this is signposting schools to tailored CPD to meet their school improvement needs or creating bespoke CPD for a school or group of schools.
Therefore, the successful candidate will have experience of creating and leading on development in schools with proven impact on outcomes for children.
As a Diocesan MAT, we uphold the Church of England’s Vision for Education and are looking for someone to join our team who can support not only this but our own vision for Education, celebrating the Christian Distinctiveness of our schools.
The main purpose of this role is to support an effective school improvement service across the Trust, ensuring that the Trust has up to date, accurate data of school standards.
To develop appropriate professional partners and analyse and report on data appropriately to the needs of the Trust.
To be responsible for the line management of designated Headteachers within the Trust.
Work collaboratively and strategically with the Director of Education (as well as central Education Team colleagues and the wider Executive Leadership Team) in the development and implementation of a specific areas of whole Trust strategy reflective of the skills of the post holder and the needs of the Trust.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
General Duties
Promote the distinctive work and mission of the Trust and our academies in ways consistent with up-to-date educational thinking and developments with regard to the legal status of schools.
Support all schools, offer guidance to Headteachers, informing SLT and the Board of Directors of all developments.
Identify risks within assigned schools which could lead to poor outcomes for children and provide accurate, rapid intervention plans.
Quality assure the school improvement provision within assigned schools, advising on adjustments in order to improve or maintain a positive progress trajectory.
To encourage schools to engage with their Trust Hub Partner Schools as part of the Trust universal school development offer.
Use data effectively to monitor and evaluate the performance of all schools within the Trust.
Develop robust school improvement support in collaboration with other providers if required.
Lead training of governors and staff, as necessary.
Develop key partnerships with a range of school improvement providers including neighbouring dioceses and Local Authorities and provide tailored support for schools.
Engage with the academy conversion process in matters of school improvement.
Prepare reports as requested for ELT/ Board of Directors and the Director of Education.
Actively promote the work of the Trust and enhancing the Trust culture both inside and outside of the Trust.
Encourage good relationships with immediate colleagues, other staff, volunteers and external contacts.
Participate actively in supervisory and line management processes, including conducting Head teacher Growth and Development (appraisal).
Participate in appropriate professional development.
Liaise with Education Team colleagues in a timely way, regarding assigned schools and their progress, communicating risks clearly and discussing actions and evaluating impact.
Maintain the Trust’s specific Educational Principles through the work and relationships with schools.
Other
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.
All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during the course of their work.
For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact sam.eden@laat.co.uk.
To apply please go to https://thelaat.co.uk/opportunities/.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
What the school offers its staff
The Lincoln Anglican Academy Trust is a multi-academy trust formed by the Diocese of Lincoln. We are a family of 23 schools brought together by a shared vision to improve the life chances of all our children through Excellence, Exploration, Encouragement within a distinct ethos. Established as a multi academy trust by the Diocese of Lincoln in December 2013, we are a unique organisation that celebrates the individuality of every school whilst promoting an uncompromising belief in the power of collaboration to support all our c4000 pupils to be the best they can be.
We are proud of our excellent school improvement and back-office support to schools with the vast majority of schools having achieved a grading of ‘Good’ and beyond since joining our Trust.
Our Excellence, Exploration and Encouragement powered by Equity vision statement encapsulates the Trust we are today and the Trust we aspire to be in the future. It has meaningful resonance with the work we do and our commitment to overcoming the social inequality faced by our children and young people. We are passionate about improving the life chances of every child in our care, meeting them where they are.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.