Schools Evaluation & Support Review Officer
London Borough of Lambeth
Schools Evaluation and Support Review Officer
Salary : SO1- SP23 £41,739 annual increment up to SP25 £43,014 inc LW.
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:
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of working in a local authority, education environment or similar public sector setting.
- Has strong data management, analysis and reporting skills.
- Is highly proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and ideally has experience of SharePoint, Power BI and information management systems.
- Has excellent organisational skills and is able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Can communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and build positive working relationships.
- Has experience of producing reports and presenting information clearly for different audiences.
- Is confident using digital technologies and keen to improve systems and processes.
Demonstrates attention to detail, initiative and a commitment to achieving high standards.
About the Role:
As Schools Evaluation and Support Review Officer, you will:
- Coordinate and provide high-quality administrative and operational support to the School Evaluation and Support Review (SESR) process.
- Collect, analyse and present data and intelligence to support decision-making by senior leaders.
- Produce reports, dashboards and performance information relating to schools and education services.
- Support School Improvement Advisers with data collection and analysis for school reviews and termly reporting.
- Organise meetings, action groups, training events, conferences and briefings, including agendas, papers and minutes.
- Maintain and develop digital communications systems, including SharePoint and other online platforms used to communicate with schools and partners.
- Work collaboratively across services to improve information sharing, reporting processes and data quality.
Support the development and maintenance of datasets and dashboards that provide accessible information to services, councillors and stakeholders.
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:
This is an excellent development opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience in school improvement, performance analysis, data reporting and digital communications while contributing to Lambeth's ambition of ensuring excellent outcomes for every child and young person.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Amanda Butler (Nez Oguzkan on Noguzkan@lambeth.gov.uk
Successful candidates will be asked to apply for an Standard 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
Our vision: Ambitious every day for every child; putting young people and their families at the heart of what we do.
We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement.
Recruitment Timelines:
Closing date: 27th October 2026 at midnight
Please click here to view: Lambeth Staff Benefits
Contact Information:
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Amanda Butler (Assistant Director Standards, Safeguarding & Partnerships) via Nez Oguzkan on Noguzkan@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.