Curriculum Adviser - English

In this key role, you will make a difference to the needs of children and young people across our schools. We are looking for someone with an enthusiasm for English who would be keen to improve the provision across our primary schools.

We are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people, and you will promote the highest possible standards of education across South Gloucestershire and beyond. You will provide advice, support, guidance and training to all maintained schools whilst working closely with multi-academy trust partners.

What will you be doing?

• You must be a qualified teacher with leadership experience in English.
• Ideally, you should have a good understanding of education settings, experience of working constructively with leaders and colleagues to create improvements in schools and understand the safeguarding issues of working in education.
• Given the elements of this role, you will be solution-focused and able to work with officers and school leaders to plan projects that address school priorities to improve provision in English.
• We require you to have sound knowledge of the education legislation, statutory and non-statutory guidance, quality frameworks, national policies and Ofsted requirements as they apply to English.
• It is essential for you to have a good understanding of education research, the national priorities and expectations for English in primary schools.
• You will be able to produce accurate and succinct evidence-based reports, have good presentation skills with the ability to provide training both online and face-to-face.
• Ideally, you should have experience of planning, managing, leading, and monitoring projects and plans.
• You will have a full driving licence and access to suitable means of travel to visit schools and settings throughout the local authority.

Please note that due to the nature of this role it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained for this post. 

We know our team work best when they have balance in their lives and we offer genuine flexibility to help them achieve that work/life balance. 

We value our staff as individuals, investing in their careers and we are recognised for the quality, breadth and depth of our training and development offer, which helps make the greatest long-term difference in work.  

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Ensuring all our staff are given right skills, knowledge and support to recognise and respond effectively to potential abuse or neglect. 

As part of our benefits package you will receive generous annual leave (pro rata), employee wellbeing support and you will have access to a range of staff discounts, including eye tests, travel, shopping and leisure activities.

We recognise that our diverse team of skilled and dedicated people make us a great place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and developed on the basis of their merits and abilities.   

Our teams at South Gloucestershire Council are making a real difference to the lives of people who live, work and learn here.    

• We're building and shaping communities which people are proud of  
• We're working with the most vulnerable in our community to help them achieve what they want in life  
• We're investing in our schools to ensure every child and young person in South Gloucestershire achieves their full potential.  

We've achieved a great deal, but we need talented and dedicated people to ensure we continue to make a difference.   

We’re making a difference, be part of it!