Prior’s Court School is seeking an experienced and highly credible School Improvement Partner (SIP) to provide independent challenge, support and strategic guidance to our School Principal, senior leadership team and Governors.

Please note: Due to our location, a holder of a full UK driving licence is essential for this role as we do not offer transport.

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Key job information:
Rate	Rate: £500 per visit
Contract type:	Part-time consultancy arrangement (typically 3-6 days per academic year, subject to agreement)

Job description

The role of School Improvement Partner

This consultancy role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on outcomes for autistic young people with complex needs, supporting the school’s continued journey of excellence.

As our SIP, you will act as a trusted critical friend, evaluating school effectiveness, supporting strategic planning, reviewing the quality of education and helping ensure inspection readiness. You will bring current expertise in SEND, autism education, school improvement and Ofsted frameworks, helping leaders drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

About You

• A proven track record of leading successful school improvement.
• Significant senior leadership experience within education.
• Extensive knowledge of SEND and specialist education settings.
• Strong understanding of autism and complex learning needs.
• Experience supporting schools through Ofsted and regulatory inspections.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Excellent analytical, report-writing and stakeholder engagement skills.

For more information, please see the full job description.

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Benefits

We know that our people are central to everything we do. That’s why we’re committed to recognising, supporting and rewarding our staff through a comprehensive and flexible benefits package. We offer a wide range of rewards designed to support your financial well-being, personal development, and work-life balance:

• Teachers pension
• Annual leave as per school holidays
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme – confidential advice, guidance and support whenever you need it
• Life assurance – offering additional peace of mind
• Flexible Benefits and Discount Platform – access savings and tailored offers
• Health Cash Plan – available on a self-funded basis
• Staff recognition – annual awards and ongoing appreciation schemes including Long Service Awards
• Refer-a-friend scheme – earn financial rewards for successful referrals
• Free flu vaccinations – available on-site each year
• Cycle to Work scheme – save money on bikes and accessories
• Electric Car Scheme – drive greener with tax-efficient leasing

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How to apply

Read through the application documents below, then complete a short online application form to apply. A member of the recruitment team will be in touch with you within three working days You can read about our application process in detail here.

Please note: Once you've applied, you'll get an email with some follow-up questions. Please take a moment to answer them, otherwise we will not be able to process your application.

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Application links:
Job description	Application form

Policies:
Recruitment policy	Safeguarding statement	Equal opportunities statement
Documents to prove eligibility to work in the UK		Job applicant privacy notice

Contact us about this role

t: 01635 247202
e: [email protected]

All positions at Prior's Court are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, references and receipt of the appropriate Right to Work documents. Prior’s Court Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Prior’s Court is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we actively seek and embrace differences in thinking, experience, ethnicity, age, gender, faith, personalities and styles.

The different skills, experiences and backgrounds our employees bring to their roles create a workforce as diverse and individual as the young people we support and makes Prior’s Court a special place to work.

We strive for an inclusive environment where employees feel safe, engaged and supported to make a difference.

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