Overview

Head of Educational Effectiveness & Quality Assurance – East Midlands. Hybrid - 2 days on site per week. £650-£700 per day. Inside IR35 (via umbrella). 6 months.

A Local Authority in the East Midlands are seeking a Head of Educational Effectiveness & Quality Assurance to provide strategic leadership, innovation, and challenge across Education Effectiveness for children and young people aged 0–16.

Responsibilities

• Lead on school improvement, governance, safeguarding, and early years education.
• Shape and deliver innovative strategies to improve access, quality, and outcomes for children.
• Collaborate across services including Inclusion, Social Care, and Early Help to ensure equity of opportunity.
• Influence key decision makers locally, regionally, and nationally to raise the profile of education in the Local Authority.
• Oversee financial, strategic, and operational planning to deliver sustainable high-quality services.

You will bring

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and degree-level education (or equivalent).
• Significant senior leadership experience in education and system-wide improvement.
• A track record of driving high-quality outcomes in challenging environments.
• Strong partnership skills, with the ability to build credibility and collaborate across multi-agency settings.
• Financial and resource management expertise, coupled with a creative, solutions-focused mindset.

If you’re interested in this opportunity or know someone who may be suitable, please contact Maddison Barry on 0117 313 7110 or apply today. (We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation – please get in touch to find out more.)

Our clients are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. Reasonable adjustments will be supported throughout the recruitment process.