School Improvement Officer
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Please see advert |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2026 |
| Location: | Bristol, Bristol, BS1 5TR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1539520 |
Summary
School Improvement OfficerFull Time, PermanentApplication closing date: 05/05/2026Salary: Soulbury Range 21-24, 2 Recruitment & Retention points, plus 3 SPAContractual hours: 37Are you a research-informed leader, educator or practitioner looking to support schools and leaders with school improvement?Do you have an appetite for breaking the link between deprivation and low educational attainment?
Bristol City Council is seeking an excellent School Improvement Officer.
You will be joining at an exciting time as we move into the second year of implementation of the school improvement framework.
You will join the current team to strengthen and deliver the core offer of universal support.
You will report to the Lead for School Improvement, while the team sits alongside Early Years and Inclusive Learning to deliver a comprehensive, aligned and cohesive service for our 39 primary, infant, junior and special maintained schools.
Your work will directly contribute to the national agenda on education reform set out in Every child achieving and thriving and Bristol City Council’s own Children and Education plan. In this, Bristol is unique in that priority outcome one is focused on better educational outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.
You will hold Qualified Teacher Status and require an enhanced DBS. You will have relevant school experience with knowledge of current national developments in school improvement and school effectiveness in order that you can evaluate the quality and impact of schools’ work. This includes a thorough understanding of the Ofsted toolkit and inspection framework and understanding of school data to evaluate and improve performance.
You will be adept at identifying, sharing and supporting leaders at all levels to deliver high-quality, evidence-informed approaches and can share how you have had a demonstrable impact in this way on school outcomes.
You must be able to communicate effectively and sensitively, working in partnership to promote collaborative working.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice – mixing both home and office working.
We value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from young; Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic, and Disabled candidates who are currently under-represented within the Bristol City Council workforce. Appointments will be made on merit.
Join us and you’ll receive membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
It is Bristol City Council’s practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.
Bristol City Council is seeking an excellent School Improvement Officer.
You will be joining at an exciting time as we move into the second year of implementation of the school improvement framework.
You will join the current team to strengthen and deliver the core offer of universal support.
You will report to the Lead for School Improvement, while the team sits alongside Early Years and Inclusive Learning to deliver a comprehensive, aligned and cohesive service for our 39 primary, infant, junior and special maintained schools.
Your work will directly contribute to the national agenda on education reform set out in Every child achieving and thriving and Bristol City Council’s own Children and Education plan. In this, Bristol is unique in that priority outcome one is focused on better educational outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.
You will hold Qualified Teacher Status and require an enhanced DBS. You will have relevant school experience with knowledge of current national developments in school improvement and school effectiveness in order that you can evaluate the quality and impact of schools’ work. This includes a thorough understanding of the Ofsted toolkit and inspection framework and understanding of school data to evaluate and improve performance.
You will be adept at identifying, sharing and supporting leaders at all levels to deliver high-quality, evidence-informed approaches and can share how you have had a demonstrable impact in this way on school outcomes.
You must be able to communicate effectively and sensitively, working in partnership to promote collaborative working.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice – mixing both home and office working.
We value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from young; Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic, and Disabled candidates who are currently under-represented within the Bristol City Council workforce. Appointments will be made on merit.
Join us and you’ll receive membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.
How do I apply?
If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.
To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.
It is Bristol City Council’s practice to request references for candidates that have been offered a job. However, if you are applying for a job that requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check then we will request your references once you have been invited to an interview.
We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.At Bristol City Council, we value having a workforce as diverse as the city we serve. We therefore welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.