School Effectiveness Officer


Company:	Reading Borough Council
Salary:	£72,104 - £76,259
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Reading, RG1 2LU
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

Ayou an experienced education leader with a passion for improving outcomes for children and young people?

Reading Borough Council is seeking an exceptional School Effectiveness Officer to join our School Effectiveness Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced school leader to influence educational standards across Reading, working closely with schools, governors, academy trusts and other partners to drive excellence and raise achievement for all learners, particularly those most vulnerable to underachievement.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About the role

As a School Effectiveness Officer, you will play a key role in evaluating school performance, supporting improvement programmes and leading interventions where required. You will provide expert challenge and support to school leaders, contribute to strategic education projects and help shape the future of education across the borough

Work in partnership with headteachers, governors, academy trusts and education partners to raise standards and improve outcomes.

Evaluate school effectiveness and provide assurance regarding educational performance.

Lead and support school improvement activity, including intervention work within schools requiring improvement.

Analyse performance data to identify priorities and develop strategies that improve pupil progress and attainment.

Deliver training, guidance and professional support to schools and governing bodies. Lead strategic projects and contribute to service improvement initiatives across Children's Services.

Support and manage colleagues within the School Effectiveness Team and other project staff as required.

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success. Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading

Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively

Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential

Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity

Our offer

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 30 days after 5 years’ service and 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave

A wide range of flexible working opportunities

Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)

On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted

Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work

Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact Alice.Boon@reading.gov.uk

Closing Date: Sunday 6th September 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Interview Process: To be confirmed

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