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Position Overview & Specifications
Plus a market supplement of £5,500 per annum and a home working allowance of £312 per annum Work Location:
The post is designated as home working. You will receive administrative support from the support team in the local office in Winchester.
This post will work with at least two district council areas and will involve significant travel around these districts. Hours per week: 37
Type of contract: Permanent
Closing date: 17 March 2023
Interview date: 28 March 2023
The Role: Leading a team of primary phase and subject inspectors you’ll work closely with headteachers, governors and others who have influence in school to meet the needs of individual learners and improve outcomes for all children and young people in the designated district council areas. You will be a senior Local Authority officer and as such will be expected to take on wider work across the county and influence and develop county practice and thinking. This role will also include some cross phase secondary / special improvement work.
You will have experience of being a headteacher of at least one primary school with a successful record in leading and supporting school improvement and the capacity to develop cross-phase work. You will have experience of project managing school improvement initiatives and you will also possess demonstrable people-management skills.
As one of the leading local authorities in the country, this is an opportunity to join a high quality school improvement team, to develop your skills and further your career aspirations.
Additional Information: School Improvement Manager (Primary) - Job Description and Person Specification Vetting Requirements: This post is subject to a criminal records check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements, references will be requested prior to interview. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: Ann Truman County Education Manager Primary and Early Years on 0370 779 6795
Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: National Services & Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for School Improvement Manager (Primary) HCC607114 roles across HCC's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to National Services & Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £63,749 - £67,278 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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