Shared Services Partnership
Primary Phase Inspector
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Reference: HCC624247
Salary Range: £66,050 - £69,598 per annum (Soulbury 17-20 plus up to 3 SPA points with possible progression to £73,609 per annum) plus Market Supplement £9,000 per annum, plus Home Working Allowance £312 per annum
Work Location: Home based (predominantly school-based with regular travel)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 31 August 2026
Interview Date: 14 and 15 September 2026
THE ROLE:
Do you share our ambition for achieving a consistently inclusive, high-quality primary years education for all our children and young people?
As a Primary Phase Inspector (PPI) for a group of schools in Hampshire you will enhance their journey to excellence and promote effective partnership working. In this role you will join a strong countywide team of PPIs and curriculum experts offering professional support, challenge and intellectual stimulus to a diverse community of educators, particularly school headteachers, who have high expectations of our service.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- You will have a clear vision for education that you can articulate with confidence.
- You will have a detailed and up to date knowledge of the primary curriculum and features of effective teaching.
- You will have held at least one headship in a school with primary-aged pupils.
- You will have excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to meet challenges with optimism.
You will understand what develops the capacity of school leaders to embed ambition and drive improvement in their schools and the role of an adviser in influencing that journey.
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We can offer a stimulating and outstanding team environment that collectively relishes the opportunity to make a real difference to the achievement and well-being of children and young people in Hampshire schools.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- Successful, recent experience as the substantive headteacher within an infant, junior or primary school setting
- Relevant qualification to degree level or equivalent including Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Evidence of further professional study
- Strong technical school improvement knowledge with a proven track record of improving outcomes for children and young people within a primary education context
- Values and attitudes consistent with the work of the Children’s Services Directorate and a public sector Local Authority role
- Highly effective communication, including written, negotiation, influencing, and presentation skills
- Well organised, effective time management
- An entrepreneurial and imaginative disposition to contribute to a thriving service
WHY JOIN US?
We believe in rewarding our staff for their commitment to delivering essential public services with an extensive range of benefits [https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs/why-choose-us].
We want to help you strive to be the best you can be, and to enjoy service for Hampshire with purpose and pride.
Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment.
Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work-life balance.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
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VETTING REQUIREMENTS:
This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.
CONTACT DETAILS FOR AN INFORMAL DISCUSSION:
Ann Truman, County Education Manager, Primary and Early Years on ann.truman@hants.gov.uk or telephone 0370 779 8431
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
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