Education Consultant

• FTE Salary of up to £52,000, depending on skills and experience (pro rata for part time roles)
• Permanent role with annualised hours aligned to 39 term time weeks, working up to 35 hours per week 0.87 contract pro-rata salary of up to £45,240
• Paid mileage for travel to schools and meetings paid at 0.80p per mile
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, offering generous employer contributions
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements, supporting a positive worklife balance
• Free onsite parking when working from One Education offices
• Manchester based, with travel across Greater Manchester to engage directly with schools and partners

Based in Manchester, One Education is one of the largest education support companies in England. We provide high quality, specialist pupil facing and management services to schools and academies. We currently have an opportunity to recruit a talented and creative Education Consultant to work in our dynamic, progressive and supportive service.

We are seeking to appoint to our team a passionate, inspirational Education Consultant who can deliver support, training and advice to schools, clusters and Multi-academy Trusts. As a consultant you will have a wide range of experience in education; we are especially keen to hear from those who are experienced in School Development and Leadership, Whole School Curriculum Development, or EYFS as we are expanding and developing these areas. This role is part time, working annualised hours on a 39-week basis, 35 hours per week (0.87 contract) working in line with term times in schools. We may be able to offer part time (less than 35 hours per week) work to suitable candidates if requested.

Why work for One Education?

• One of the largest educational support organisations in the North of England
• A culture that champions innovation, diversity, creativity and evidenceinformed practice
• Opportunities to collaborate with experts across School Development, Educational Psychology, Creative Psychotherapy, Welfare & Safeguarding, Music and more Our website (www.oneeducation.co.uk ) will inform you of the full range of services we offer.
• Modern, vibrant working environments with strong transport links and free nearby parking

What do we care about?

• The schools, services and the children and young people we support
• Our ethos, values and principles that underpin our work
• Our people their interests, passions and well-being are truly acknowledged and supported

What is our commitment to you?

• We take pride in ensuring you have a practice portfolio that meets the needs of the communities we support but also tailored to your interests, development and aspirations
• Supportive leadership and the freedom to manage your own diary, building trusted professional relationships with clients
• Professional development opportunities in line with service and individual needs
• Flexible working, access to excellent IT equipment/resources, a generous holiday allowance and competitive salary

What are we looking for?

It is essential you have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A proven track record of leadership within a school, academy or MAT setting
• Exceptional classroom practice, demonstrating deep subject knowledge and the ability to model highly effective pedagogy
• Strong expertise in teaching, learning and curriculum development, with the confidence to support schools at both strategic and operational levels
• A secure understanding of the National Curriculum (Primary preferred) and/or EYFS, depending on specialism
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to communicate professionally, confidentially and in an approachable manner while inspiring, challenging and motivating others
• A reflective, solutionfocused approach, able to respond creatively to school needs
• Comfort working flexibly and autonomously, managing your own schedule and adapting to varied school contexts
• Uptodate knowledge of the educational landscape including challenges, trends and findings in educational research
• Commitment to inclusive practice, with an understanding of diverse learning needs and equitable outcomes
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle (or equivalent)

It would be desirable to also have:

• A passion for innovation, bringing fresh ideas, tools and approaches to the schools you support
• Experience leading wholeschool improvement, coaching colleagues or driving change
• Knowledge or specialism in School Development, Curriculum or EYFS, with the ability to contribute to more than one area of development

• The ability to design and deliver highquality training, CPD and bespoke support packages
• The confidence to promote services and products to schools and academies, and to liaise with organisations beyond schools to develop relationships between One Education and external partners
• Further Qualifications in Educational Leadership (NPQs, Masters Degree etc)

The postholder must have a full driving license & access to their own vehicle

If you are ready for a change from your current role in teaching, and you believe you meet the person specification, we would love to hear from you.

For a private and informal discussion please contact Jo Gray, Head of Educational Development, by emailing jo.gray@oneeducation.co.uk .

To apply please send your CV in the first instance to recruitment@oneeducation.co.uk . If you are invited to interview, you will be required to answer specific Safer Recruitment Questions in advance of the interview.

Please visit our website at oneeducation.co.uk/work-for-us to access the job description and person specification.

Closing Date: Tuesday 28^TH April 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 4^th or 11^th May 2026

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.