Head of School Performance & Partnerships

About this job

In one of the poorest boroughs in London, with a high proportion of under 16s – schools and Councils working together ready can and do make a difference. All our schools go the extra mile for their children and families. As the senior lead professional with a school background, the Head of School Performance and Partnerships is uniquely placed to build support and opportunities for schools.

The post holder will have particular responsibilities for our Local Authority maintained schools – which make up around two thirds of the total. For these schools, the Head of School Performance and Partnerships is the main senior point of contact. The post holder will work systematically to provide support to address any vulnerabilities, provide professional challenge when required, and crucially promote relationships and connections across schools within and beyond our borough so that success is shared and celebrated and challenges are tackled together.

At a time of such pressures on school leaders both financial and arising from the needs of our children and their families – the support of a respected Local Authority colleague is much valued – across all phases and all types of school. We value positive relationships with all schools and educational settings in the borough. Our Academy schools and our local FE college are valued partners and make an important contribution to developments and participation activity.

The salary range for the post is SOULBURY EPS42 to EPS45 plus the ability to apply for up to 3 SPA points.

Special requirements for this post

The applicant must have a UK teaching qualification and successful senior school leadership experience in the state maintained sector and knowledge and experience of the English national curriculum requirements.

About you

Above all, we are seeking an individual who has credibility with our Headteachers, who can establish and maintain strong professional working relationships across all of our local schools and educational settings and can provide support for our schools to continue to achieve great opportunities and outcomes for our children and young people.

You will have sustained leadership experience in inclusive mainstream education in the state-maintained sector and will be able to demonstrate a track record of aspiration and ambition for children and young people alongside a commitment to inclusion. Your experience may be as a Headteacher or system leader in school, a Local Authority or multi-academy trust.

We welcome applications from individuals who want to commit to making a difference to opportunity and outcomes for children and young people in a borough where schools are so crucial to young people’s life experiences. You will be joining a small highly supportive LA team, working alongside a superb group of collegiate Headteachers and school leaders.

About us

Barking & Dagenham is changing. It Starts Here.

Think you know Barking and Dagenham? Think again. While this small corner of east London might have a reputation for needing development, scratch beneath the surface and you’ll find active communities and a place that consistently punches above its weight. The borough is changing – and changing for the better. And It Starts Here.

Yes, the borough has its challenges. But it’s on the cusp of something exciting. With one of the youngest populations in the country, ambitions are high and rightly so. 98% of our schools are rated Good or Outstanding and every year more of our talented teenagers get into Russell Group Universities and hotly sought after apprenticeship schemes.

We have award winning parks, centuries old manor houses full of relics and artifacts you can go and see, and the ruins of one of Anglo-Saxon England's most powerful and wealthiest religious sites. We’re even bringing beavers and white storks to the borough to help rewild the local landscape and boost biodiversity.

Over the past few years, we’ve been working hard to improve how we deliver services and support our community. From tackling inequality to making sure our services are the best they can be, we’re focused on what matters most to local people.

We’re creating the conditions for people to thrive - so everyone can enjoy a good quality of life, feel proud to call this place home, and be part of something bigger.

#ItStartsHere - with our streets, our schools, our neighbourhoods. And with your application to join our determined team who are passionate about doing what’s best for the future of Barking and Dagenham.

As an Investors in People Gold Award employer, we’re serious about supporting our staff. From flexible working, professional training and career development to wellbeing initiatives, we want our people to feel valued and supported in everything they do.

Additional Information

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or support at any stage, please contact the Hiring Manager to discuss your needs.