Education Consultant - Quality of Education

Amethyst Academies Trust, Wolverhampton, WV4 5HP

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership L18 – L22

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a senior educational leader who shares our belief that every child deserves an excellent education, regardless of background or circumstance.

• Qualified Teacher Status and senior leadership experience (SLT or equivalent)
• A strong track record of impact in curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment or professional development
• Deep understanding of Quality of Education expectations and inspection frameworks
• Experience influencing and supporting improvement across more than one school
• Excellent analytical and evaluative skills, with the ability to translate evidence into action
• The confidence and emotional intelligence to support and challenge constructively
• A clear commitment to equity, inclusion and improved outcomes for all learners

Experience working within a multi‑academy trust, local authority or inspection context is highly desirable.

What the school offers its staff

Amethyst Academies Trust is a values-driven organisation united by ambition and moral purpose. When you join us, you will:

• Work at system level, shaping Quality of Education across multiple schools
• Be part of a collaborative, supportive and highly professional Trust leadership team
• Have access to high-quality professional development and leadership growth
• Make a tangible difference to outcomes for children and young people
• Pension scheme
• Additional disaggregated days to take during term time
• Flexible working
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Aspire. Achieve. Together.

Amethyst Academies Trust is seeking an exceptional and experienced Education Consultant – Quality of Education to join our Central School Improvement Team.

This is a high-impact, Trust-wide leadership role with strategic influence across curriculum, teaching and learning, assessment and professional practice development. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that high-quality education is secured consistently, equitably and sustainably across all Trust schools.

This is not a single-school post. It is an opportunity to shape and strengthen quality of education at scale, working alongside senior leaders to secure excellent outcomes for every learner.

The Opportunity

Working in close partnership with the Director of School Improvement, you will act as a trusted professional partner to Headteachers and senior leaders, combining credibility, rigour and moral purpose. You will:

• Provide strategic oversight and challenge across all Trust schools in relation to Quality of Education
• Strengthen Trust-wide and school-led quality assurance processes
• Support schools at different stages of improvement, including those causing concern
• Build leadership and staff capacity through coaching, professional development and system leadership
• Ensure Trust practice aligns with statutory expectations, inspection frameworks and best practice

This role is central to delivering the Trust’s moral purpose: ensuring every pupil benefits from an ambitious curriculum, high-quality teaching and robust assessment.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Curriculum: supporting ambitious, well-sequenced and inclusive curriculum design across subjects and phases
• Teaching & Learning: promoting and quality assuring high-quality classroom practice
• Assessment: strengthening meaningful, curriculum-aligned assessment and effective use of data
• Professional Practice Development: designing and delivering Trust-wide CPD and supporting leadership at all levels
• Quality Assurance: leading and contributing to reviews, audits, monitoring visits and evaluative reporting
• Capacity Building: developing sustainable systems and leadership capability across schools

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Edu Consultant QofE Job Description.docx - 56.2 KB (opens in new tab)

About Amethyst Academies Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Amethyst Academies Trust website
• Email address: jlines@aatrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/amethyst-academies-trust

Amethyst Academies Trust is a high-performing multi-academy trust committed to raising aspirations and delivering academic excellence. With a strong emphasis on consistency, high standards, and inclusive education, we work collaboratively across our schools to provide outstanding opportunities for all students and staff. Our professional development offer is sector-leading, and includes extensive leadership training, and a clear pathway for career progression. As a trust, we are driven by our belief that all children, regardless of background, can achieve exceptional outcomes.

Arranging a visit to Amethyst Academies Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jlines@aatrust.co.uk.

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