Quality Improvement Manager

Job Description

Quality Improvement Manager (7/09060) (Temporary)

Dumfries

QIM01 Salary - £91,605

In Dumfries and Galloway, we are committed to our children, young people and their families. We are looking to appoint a positive and highly motivated educational leader who is willing to be brave in leading the continuous improvement of our schools.

This position is temporary for a period of up to 23 months working 35 hours per week.  This position and may be suitable for secondment and Line Management approval should be sought before applying.

As the Quality Improvement Manager, you will lead a team of Quality Improvement Officers to support our headteachers to identify priorities and bring about improvements to make the most positive difference to the life chances of our young people. You will assume responsibility for key areas of the Directorate work including an overall responsibility for school self-evaluation, quality improvement and assurance, performance, and standards and quality reporting. This includes the oversight of education policy in all schools and appropriate curriculum support to raise attainment. You will be responsible for all arrangements in relation to HM Inspections including those associated with preparation and following through reporting of schools.

You will need to have senior education leadership and management experience to be able to take forward our arrangements for school self-evaluation, curriculum support and education policy in early learning, primary and secondary schools.

You will report to the Assistant Director – Education, Chief Education Officer and will act as part of the Education, Skills and Community Wellbeing Senior Management Team. You will also represent the Council on key national forums as appropriate.

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.  From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council. 

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident. 

Requirements

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing.  Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more.  Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Wednesday 18 November. Those selected for interview will be contacted on Monday 16 November.

For further information and an informal discussion please contact Jim Brown, Assistant Director Schools, Chief Education Officer – jim.brown@dumgal.gov.uk