School Effectiveness Officer

We are seeking a proactive and relationship-focused School Effectiveness Officer to join our School Effectiveness Team within Herefordshire Council. This is a varied and outward-facing role, supporting schools, academies and education partners through high-quality advice, service coordination and the delivery of traded services. As a key point of contact for schools, you will help ensure they can access a coherent, responsive "one-stop" offer that supports school improvement, strong governance and effective business management. Come and join us on our Restorative Journey of Improvement to gain the best for children and families in Herefordshire. About You You will:

• Build trusted relationships with schools, governors and partners
• Provide expert advice, guidance and support across a range of education services
• Coordinate and promote traded services, training and CPD opportunities
• Support service development, marketing and income generation
• Analyse data and performance to inform service improvement
• Ensure compliance with financial, statutory and quality assurance requirements, Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the "Disability Confident" scheme.
• Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care.
We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks.


• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and build effective partnerships
• Experience of working within education or a related service environment
• A commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people
  
  At Herefordshire Council, every role matters and every person makes a real difference for our communities. We're a team where people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow together.
Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic county on the Welsh border, one of England's most rural and unspoilt areas, with vibrant market towns and a strong sense of community. Our priority is clear: to keep children safe and give them the best start in life. We do this through passionate, dedicated professionals who build strong relationships with children, families, and partners to make a lasting difference. It's an exciting time to join us. We're investing in our people and our relational practice approach, working alongside our improvement partner, Leeds City Council. You'll be supported by experienced managers, continuous professional development, and a genuine team ethos that values collaboration and care. If you're committed to helping children and young people thrive, come and join the journey in Herefordshire - where your work truly matters.

A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
• Salary range of £28,142 - £32,061 per annum
• Annual Leave: 31 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period
• Flexible working: including the potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling
• Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements)
• Pick your perks - our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to shape and develop services for schools
• Flexible working options and a commitment to inclusion
Why Choose Us? We're proud and excited to unveil our new recruitment video, a celebration of Herefordshire's people, places, and purpose. Set in the heart of England and filled with pride, compassion and possibility, the video brings to life what it means to work somewhere you truly belong.