General Advisor - Learning Improvement Service

Salary: £61,106- £65,097 (SPA £65,794-£68,301)

Location: Kendal, Penrith or Barrow

Contract: Permanent x1, Fixed Term x1 (until 1st April 2026)

We are looking to recruit an experienced, innovative and adaptable education improvement professional to join our Learning Improvement Service Team. If successful, you will have the opportunity to make a contribution to the council team within a self-improving education system for the benefit of all children and young people in Westmorland and Furness.

The role will include the opportunity to work within an enthusiastic, committed team of education improvement professionals, Early Years, Access to Education and governor support colleagues.

The successful applicant will:

• Work with all stakeholders involved in a system-led collaborative partnership to improve outcomes for all, from Early Years to Post-16 across Westmorland and Furness;
• Support a range of solutions that encourage collaboration and support sector-led school improvement;
• Work closely with the Senior Adviser and Chair of the Local Alliance of System Leaders (LASL) to identify schools, academies, settings and providers in need of support to improve;
• Work with relevant westmorland and Furness Council and LASL colleagues to ensure that statutory functions are met.

The key knowledge, skills and experience required are:

• Degree or equivalent qualification, including QTS
• Recent substantial and successful experience of senior leadership and school improvement.
• Having detailed knowledge of national and local strategic priorities relevant to children, schools and families, statutory and Ofsted requirements, effective leadership practices and an understanding of, and commitment to, inclusive practice across all phases.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Able to confidently address, report to, and influence, a wide range of audiences within a political environment.
• IT skills and effective communication in a digital environment.
• Proven commitment to team working and effective partnerships.
• Ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines, to analyse and problem solve.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site. Our benefits | Careers

Would you like to find out more?

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Marie Barnes, Senior Manager, Learning Improvement Service [email protected]

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 17th April 2025

Interview date: 29th April 2025

DBS

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check.

Safer Recruitment

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24, that meet the essential criteria for the role.