Schools & Educational Improvement Advisor
London Borough of Lambeth
Schools & Educational Improvement Advisor (x2)
Salary: Soulbury 31 – 34
Full time/Permanent
About Us:
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth’s communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan ‘Our Future, Our Lambeth.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
Please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.
About the Team:
Our School Improvement and Monitoring Team is committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for children and young people across Lambeth. Working collaboratively with schools, trusts and governors, we provide strategic support, challenge and leadership to drive educational excellence, inclusion and improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing and ambitious team, influence borough-wide priorities and play a key role in shaping the future of education in one of London's most diverse and vibrant boroughs. We are committed to professional development and offer a supportive environment where colleagues are encouraged to innovate, lead and grow.
About the Role:
As a School Improvement Adviser, you will support schools to raise standards, strengthen leadership and improve outcomes for children and young people across Lambeth. Working collaboratively with headteachers, governors, trusts and partner organisations, you will provide strategic challenge, support and advice to schools, helping to drive educational excellence, inclusion and effective governance. The role requires strong relationship-building skills, the ability to analyse performance information, excellent communication and influencing skills, and a proven understanding of effective school improvement practice.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing advice, challenge and support to school leaders to secure sustainable school improvement.
Supporting schools to improve leadership, teaching, learning, inclusion and pupil outcomes.
Identifying, assessing and monitoring risk in schools and coordinating targeted intervention where required.
Working with governors, trusts and education partners to strengthen leadership and accountability.
Analysing performance data and providing strategic advice to support improvement planning.
Developing positive relationships across maintained schools, academies and trusts to promote collaboration and system-wide improvement.
How to Apply:
To be considered for interview, your CV and supporting statement will clearly evidence how you meet the shortlisting criteria on the personal specification marked “A” for application:
We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
Recruitment Timelines:
Advert close date: 21st August 2026 at midnight
Shortlisting: 27th & 28th August 2026
Interviews: 8th September 2026
Start date: January 2027 or before if available.
Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Further information about the DBS can be found at www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs
You will be required to undertake a Cifas check. Further information about Cifas can be found here Cifas
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Amanda Butler (Assistant Director Standards, Safeguarding & Partnerships via NOguzkan1@lambeth.gov.uk
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here.