Head of Continuous Improvement and Quality (Children's & Education Services)

As Head of Continuous Improvement and Quality, you will lead Nottingham's approach to quality assurance, performance, learning and school improvement, ensuring high standards are embedded across Children's and Education Services.

As a key member of the Children's and Education Services Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic direction for monitoring, evaluation and continuous improvement, strengthening partnerships with schools, settings and stakeholders to drive excellence across the education system. You will play a critical role in ensuring services remain evidence-led, responsive to change and focused on delivering the best outcomes for children and young people.

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced leader with a strong background in quality improvement, performance management and educational or children's services leadership. You will combine strategic vision with the ability to use data, insight and professional expertise to drive improvement and influence change.

With a commitment to innovation, collaboration and high standards, you will help shape a culture of learning and accountability, ensuring Nottingham continues to strengthen its services and improve outcomes for children, young people and families.

We're Looking for Someone Who

• Holds a relevant degree-level professional qualification, including QTS, Social Work England registration, or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Has a strong track record of leading quality assurance, performance and continuous improvement within children's services.
• Can drive excellence in service delivery through effective use of data, insight and evidence.
• Builds strong partnerships with schools, settings and key stakeholders to improve outcomes for children and young people.

Working for Nottingham City Council comes with a wide range of benefits. Alongside competitive pay, generous annual leave and access to an excellent pension scheme, we are committed to creating an innovative, inclusive, and progressive workplace where colleagues are supported to be their very best.

Our benefits include:

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement (between 26 and 33 days per year depending on your length of service)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with an 18.5% employer contribution
• Flexible hybrid working
• A strong focus on wellbeing
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

In return, we are looking for compassionate, dedicated people who share our commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people, adults, and families across Nottingham. If you are passionate about making a positive difference through education and social care and want to help people thrive, we would love to hear from you.