Nottingham City Council
Head of Continuous Improvement and Quality
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Head of Continuous Improvement and Quality
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid / Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG
Salary: £72,917 - £81,700
Changing Lives, Changing Futures
Nottingham City Council is on a significant journey of improvement, reform, and transformation across Children's and Education Services.
We are redesigning services, strengthening practice, and building a more connected system around children, young people, and families. With a clear vision, strong leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement, this is an exciting opportunity to join us and help shape the future of services across our city.
Role Overview
As Head of Continuous Improvement and Quality, you will lead Nottingham's approach to quality assurance, performance, learning, and school improvement, ensuring high standards are embedded across Children's and Education Services.
As a key member of the Children's and Education Services Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic direction for monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement, strengthening partnerships with schools, settings, and stakeholders to drive excellence across the education system. You will play a critical role in ensuring services remain evidence-led, responsive to change, and focused on delivering the best outcomes for children and young people.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead Nottingham's approach to quality assurance, performance, learning, and school improvement
- Provide strategic direction for monitoring, evaluation, and continuous improvement
- Strengthen partnerships with schools, settings, and stakeholders
- Ensure services remain evidence-led, responsive to change, and focused on delivering the best outcomes for children and young people
- Help shape a culture of learning and accountability
Requirements
We are looking for an ambitious and experienced leader with a strong background in quality improvement, performance management, and educational or children's services leadership. You will combine strategic vision with the ability to use data, insight, and professional expertise to drive improvement and influence change.
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You will hold a relevant qualification (at degree level).
What We Offer
- Salary: £72,917 to £81,700 (SLMG3)
- Flexible hybrid working
- Generous Local Government Pension Scheme with 18.5% employer contribution
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
- A strong commitment to employee wellbeing
Why Nottingham?
This is a pivotal moment for Children's and Education Services in Nottingham. We are investing in leadership, strengthening our services, and creating the conditions for long-term success.
Our vision is simple: every child and young person should be seen, heard, and supported to thrive.
If you share our ambition and want to play a key role in shaping the future of services for children and families, we would love to hear from you.
Closing Date
Sunday 23 August 2026 at 11.59pm
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