Quality Improvement Lead (Independent Specialist Schools)

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£ 60000 - £ 65000 / Year
location_onLondon, Greater London
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Quality Improvement Partner

Independent Specialist Schools | Remote with National Travel

Salary: Up to £65,000 + £4,500 car allowance + shares + discretionary bonus
Hours: Full-time (40 hours/week)


Make a real difference in education

Are you passionate about driving meaningful change in education and improving outcomes for young people?

We're looking for a Quality Improvement Partner to join a forward-thinking education services group, supporting a portfolio of independent specialist schools. This is a high-impact, strategic role where you'll work closely with school leaders to raise standards, ensure compliance, and deliver exceptional education provision.


What you'll be doing

  • Partner with Headteachers and senior leaders to drive school improvement and performance
  • Lead on quality assurance, compliance, and inspection readiness
  • Use data, KPIs, and performance metrics to identify improvements and shape strategy
  • Ensure schools meet Independent School Standards and regulatory requirements
  • Support governance processes and contribute to strategic leadership discussions
  • Provide expert guidance on safeguarding, risk, and best practice
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HR, L&D, Quality) to deliver improvements
  • Lead and manage service-level agreements (SLAs) across multiple sites

What we're looking for

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a postgraduate qualification in education
  • Proven experience in a senior leadership role within education
  • Strong track record of leading successful inspections and driving improvement
  • Deep knowledge of education standards, compliance, and safeguarding
  • Experience managing multi-site or complex education environments
  • Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage priorities across different locations (From Scotland all the way down to Cornwall)
  • Full UK driving licence (national travel required)

What's in it for you

  • Competitive salary + bonus + car allowance + shares
  • Opportunity to shape and influence education quality on a national scale
  • Career development within a growing organisation
  • Supportive and collaborative leadership environment
  • Meaningful work improving outcomes for children and young people

Why join us?

This is more than a role-it's a chance to have a lasting impact on the lives of young people, particularly those in specialist education settings who need it most.


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