School Improvement Partner

<b>Invitation to Tender: School Improvement Partner</b> <b>Kingfisher Collaboration - Birmingham</b> <p>Bordesley Green, Redhill, Somerville, and StBenedict's Primary</p> <p>The Kingfisher Collaboration, a committed partnership of four Birmingham Local Authority maintained primary schools, is inviting tenders from an exceptional School Improvement Partner (SIP) to support our continued improvement journey from 1 September 2026 to 31 July 2027, with potential for annual renewal.</p> <p>We are seeking a highly experienced school improvement professional with a strong track record of delivering impact, providing incisive challenge and support, and working confidently across multiple school contexts.</p> About the Opportunity <p>The appointed SIP will work with each school's leadership and governors and will contribute strategically to the development of the Collaboration as a whole.</p> Core Services <ul> <li>Targeted school improvement visits, quality assurance and written reporting (2 days per school per year)</li> <li>Attendance at three termly Collaboration strategic meetings</li> <li>Headteacher Performance Management ( day per school per year)</li> <li>An Annual Written Report capturing school level progress and collaboration wide themes for our Joint Governing Board</li> <li>Optional support for leadership recruitment and additional commissioned CPD</li> </ul> Key Dates <ul> <li>Optional School Visits: 5-8 May 2026</li> <li>Tender Submission Deadline: 5pm, 21 May 2026</li> <li>Shortlisting: 8 June 2026</li> <li>Interview & Presentation: 23 June 2026</li> <li>Award Notification: 25 June 2026</li> <li>Service Commences: 1 September 2026</li> </ul> How to Apply <ul> <li>A full tender response addressing Sections 9.1-9.5 of the ITT</li> <li>A Birmingham City Council Application Form</li> <li>A fixed annual price (plus day rate for any additional commissioned days)</li> <li>All submissions should be made electronically to </li> </ul> Further Information & Visits <p>Potential tenderers are warmly encouraged to arrange an optional visit to one or more schools during the week beginning 4 May 2026.</p> <p>For the full ITT pack or any queries, please contact: </p> <p> Join us in shaping the next chapter of collaborative school improvement across Kingfisher schools.</p><img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?DLlfkpzUkdAdxlXxdTdyz0w95rK%2fcv0Jh" width="0" height="0" />