Quality improvement Partner

Location: Open to candidates across the UK (must be willing to travel nationally)Contract: Full TimeRole Type: Interim/PermanentWorking Hours Per Week: 40Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum DOE + Management Incentive Plan eligibility

Location: Open - remote-based role with regular UK-wide travel (travel and accommodation expenses covered)Hours: 40 per weekSalary: Up to £65,000 per annum DOE + Management Incentive Plan eligibility Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with mental health and complex trauma needs? Do you have a strong background in quality assurance within education? If so, this role offers an exciting opportunity to influence outcomes in specialist education settings. We are currently seeking a Quality Improvement Partner to join our education services team. In this role, you'll work closely with a portfolio of specialist schools across the UK to drive improvements in service delivery, policy development, and regulatory compliance.

• Lead and manage service level agreements across allocated schools.
• Support Headteachers and Heads of Service in establishing effective education systems aligned with best practices and quality assurance standards.
• Use performance data and KPIs to inform practice improvements.
• Ensure schools are appropriately registered and compliant with relevant education regulations.
• Participate in governance processes and leadership forums to support organisational development.
• Provide guidance on safeguarding, notifiable events, and child protection issues.
• Collaborate with HR and L&D on staff development aligned with quality findings.
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusive practice across services.

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Relevant postgraduate qualification in education
• Management Diploma or equivalent
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexibility to travel across the UK (travel and accommodation costs covered)

• Deep understanding of the Independent School Standards (2014)
• Leadership experience in education at a strategic level
• Experience as a Headteacher
• Successful track record with Ofsted education inspections
• Ability to manage complex organisations and deliver results to tight deadlines
• Proven capacity to implement best practice improvements in education

• Competitive salary and incentive plan
• All work-related travel and accommodation expenses covered
• Career development opportunities
• Employee reward program
• Pension scheme
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment

If you're a driven, knowledgeable, and committed professional ready to help shape high-quality education services for vulnerable young people, we'd love to hear from you.