Head of School Performance and Partnerships
- Tabby Summerfield
- Lead Practice Director
Head of School Performance and Partnerships
We are seeking an exceptional education leader to join a London Borough’s senior leadership team as Head of School Performance and Partnerships. This is a rare opportunity to influence outcomes for children and young people across the full education journey, from early years through to post-16 education.
This strategically important role sits at the heart of the education system, leading on school performance, standards, attainment and improvement, while strengthening partnerships across maintained schools, academies and multi-academy trusts.
If you are passionate about raising standards, championing inclusion, and driving system-wide improvement, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
As Head of School Performance and Partnerships, you will provide strategic leadership across a broad portfolio of education services and responsibilities, including:
- Leading on school performance, standards and attainment across the borough.
- Providing oversight and support to maintained schools.
- Developing and sustaining strong partnerships with academies, trusts and education stakeholders.
- Promoting inclusive practice, safeguarding excellence and positive outcomes for all children and young people.
- Driving continuous school improvement through collaboration, challenge and support.
- Overseeing key education services, including:
- SEND and Inclusion Support
- Virtual School
- Educational Psychology
- Commissioned School Improvement Services
About You
We are looking for a credible and accomplished education leader with substantial experience within the UK state education system.
You will ideally bring:
- Significant senior leadership experience within education.
- A background as a Headteacher, Executive Headteacher, System Leader, School Improvement Leader or similar senior education role.
- A proven track record of delivering measurable school improvement and raising standards.
- Strong partnership-building, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working strategically across multiple schools or organisations.
- A commitment to achieving high standards while maintaining a strong focus on inclusion and equity.
- An understanding of the education landscape from early years through to post-16 provision.
Most importantly, you will be able to clearly evidence your personal contribution to improving outcomes, driving change and leading successful initiatives.
Why Apply?
This role offers a unique opportunity to:
- Shape education outcomes for thousands of children and young people.
- Lead improvement across the full education system from ages 3 to 18.
- Build on strong, established relationships with schools and academy trusts.
- Work within a collaborative, ambitious and supportive leadership environment.
- Create strategic, system-wide change rather than focusing on a single school setting.
Recruitment Process
- Informal Teams conversations with longlisted candidates are expected during the week commencing 12 October.
- Final stage interviews will take place in person during the week commencing 19 October.
