Job Description

Lead Officer Primary School Improvement

This is an exciting opportunity for an education professional to join our team to support the schools and colleges of the Archdiocese in its wider educational mission. You will be based within the Education Department at the St. Margaret Clitheroe Centre with the post involving travel and direct work with our schools, colleges and academies across the whole archdiocese.

The successful applicant will further develop our strategic vision for school improvement in collaboration with our primary schools and other officers in the department. We are seeking an experienced professional who is passionate about school improvement and understands the benefits of networking and working collaboratively. You must be comfortable in building relationships and analysing data to inform improvement.

To thrive in this role, you should be able to demonstrate the following:

Evidence of recent relevant professional development, qualified teacher status or relevant degree Relevant experience of leadership within the primary sector or Local Authority or similar. Experience of school improvement, using self evaluation to identify need for action. Ability to analyse data, produce reports and implement changes based on conclusions made from the data. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook). Strong leadership skills, knowledge of school frameworks and capacity to work under pressure to strict deadlines. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to work with stakeholders at all levels. The ability to maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate empathy and sensitivity in your work

Within this role you will be expected to:

Work independently to analyse date and relay reports to stakeholders at all levels on behalf of the Director of Education. Ensure all schools have access to appropriate advise and support from the School Improvement Partner. Maintain awareness of current and future developments within education and contribute to the strategic vision throughout the Archdiocese.

How to Apply:

Visit the careers page on our website http://www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/careers to apply online.

Closing Date

: Wednesday 25 June 2025

Interview Date

: 7 July 2025

For an informal discussion about the role please contact: Primary Schools Support Officer, Joanne Ball j.ball@rcaol.org.uk, 0151 522 106

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Evidence of experience:
-Degree or equivalent
-Evidence of recent and relevant professional development
-Qualified Teacher Status

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 25/06/2025
Reference ID: 25-015