ECM- Education Consultants
School Improvement Partner
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ECM Education Recruitment for School Improvement Partners (SIPs)
ECM Education are looking to recruit School Improvement Partners (SIPs) to work as associates in schools. We work in schools predominantly across the North West, but also nationwide. ECM Education is a well-established training and consultancy company providing ‘One to One’ support and training opportunities for schools. We have a large team of associates that work alongside us, meeting regularly, supporting each other, and benefiting from a collaborative team approach where accessing and contributing to ECM resources is a support which is highly valued.
Job Description
We are looking for associates with current experience working with Ofsted to work with a number of our schools, paid on a day-rate basis with opportunities to work a few days per year or a more significant number of dates. The schools we support require, on average, three visits per year and look for an ongoing relationship over two to three years.
Working in our schools involves challenging and supporting Headteachers and Senior Leaders to raise standards and improve the quality of education for all pupils. We work alongside Headteachers and Middle Leaders to validate and improve schools' performance, as well as to support them in preparation for Ofsted. We also support schools with Headteacher Performance Management.
We support staff, build capacity, and improve outcomes for children.
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We are looking for well-qualified, experienced associates with a background in leadership in schools, which may well be headship, and must also be supported by current Ofsted training. ECM would like to invite interested candidates to supply a brief CV outlining their career and experience relevant to the job description. From there, we will be in touch to communicate the next phase of recruitment, which will include an online interview, as well as training and shadowing opportunities prior to joining the ECM team. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Particular expertise in any of the following areas is of particular interest to ECM in the SIP roles:
- Ofsted
- Primary Education
- Secondary Education
- Governance
- SEND
- Multi-Academy Trusts
Person Specification
The following outlines the minimum criteria for this post.
EXPERIENCE
- Previous experience of working in schools at leadership level (E)
- Headteacher experience (D)
- Ofsted trained (E)
- Current serving inspector (E)
- Experience of school improvement both in schools you have worked in and also schools you have supported or collaborated with (E)
- Building professional relationships and collaboration with external partners that have high impact on promoting improvement and narrowing gaps (E)
- Creating sustained improvement in a successful culture (D)
- Report writing experience (D)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to operate successfully within a team environment. (E)
- Evidence of high-level oral, written and presentation skills to enable the post-holder to communicate effectively with a range of staff, managers, and other stakeholders at all levels. (E)
- Ability to demonstrate excellent IT skills (E)
- Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of and effective use of Microsoft Office (E)
- Ability to effectively work under pressure (E)
- Ability to work confidently with data and synthesise information from a range of sources. (E)
- Willingness to maintain a knowledge and understanding of the statutory framework and national policies in which schools operate. (E)
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BEHAVIOURS (All the aspects below are Essential Criteria)
- Acknowledges and thanks people for their contributions
- Signals own commitment to a process by being personally present and involved at key events
- Listens and responds constructively to other team members' ideas
- Keeps his/her manager informed about progress and problems; avoids surprises
- Ensures that regular, consistent communication takes place
- Quickly and effectively solves customer problems
- Talks to customers to find out what they want and how satisfied they are with what they are getting
Recruitment Timeline
- Applications for Autumn Term interviews close at the end of September 2026
- Further recruitment will take place at the end of Autumn Term 2026, with interviews in Spring 2027
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