Education Improvement Officer - Primary

Grade: G8; £40,444 - £43,149

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Note: Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas.

Education Improvement Officer - Primary - Ref: CH09726

Walsall Virtual School is seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Education Improvement Officer to support the educational achievement and help shape better educational outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

We are particularly interested in hearing from professionals with a background in primary education who understand the importance of strong foundations, early intervention and inclusive practice.

Closing Date: 13th November 2026

What We're Looking For:

• Experience of working within a primary school or primary-phase educational setting.

• A strong understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment within primary education.

• Knowledge and understanding of the statutory role and purpose of the Virtual School. 

• Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and statutory guidance.

• Experience of working with and supporting vulnerable children, including those with additional needs, attendance concerns or barriers to engagement. 

• An understanding of SEND processes and inclusive educational practice.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

• The ability to analyse educational data and use it to drive improvement.

• Experience of influencing practice and working collaboratively with a range of professionals.

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

• Knowledge of trauma-informed and attachment-aware approaches.

• Experience of delivering training or professional development to colleagues.