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Lambeth Schools Partnership Co-ordinator REF: 2458
Hybrid Working
PO4: £49,638 pa rising in annual increments to £52,674 pa inc LW.
Permanent and Full Time
About Us:
About the Borough:
Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.
With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.
About the Role:
Are you passionate about raising achievement across schools and building effective partnerships in education? We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Lambeth Schools Partnership (LSP) Coordinator to play a key role in driving continuous improvement for all children and young people attending Lambeth schools.
This is a senior-level opportunity within Lambeth Council’s Education and Learning division, offering the chance to lead, coordinate and shape a growing partnership between the Local Authority, Lambeth schools, and wider education organisations.
As the LSP Coordinator, you will:
- Project manage initiatives that raise achievement across multiple schools
- Support and strengthen the Lambeth Schools Partnership’s operations and communications
- Develop and implement strategies that promote excellence and address underachievement
- Coordinate events and partnership meetings, ensuring effective organisation and delivery
- Work closely with headteachers, school staff and education leaders across Lambeth
This role is ideal for a senior school leader or someone with relevant experience in the local authority or wider education sector. Applications are welcome from serving Lambeth school staff on a secondment basis.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking a candidate who has:
- A proven track record of leading and supporting high-impact school improvement initiatives
- Excellent understanding of school improvement strategies and the education sector context
- Strong project and event management skills
- Experience of working with senior education leaders, including headteachers
- Excellent communication skills across various media
- A good understanding of the Lambeth Schools Partnership’s purpose and governance A resilient, collaborative and proactive approach
What We Offer
- A unique opportunity to lead key initiatives and make a real difference
- A supportive, positive and enthusiastic team
- A chance to contribute to the continued development of a successful local education system High-quality training and professional development
‘We especially encourage applications from people from the Black, Asian and Multiethnic communities and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit.’
For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:
Job Description and Person Specification
Contact Information:
Recruitment Timelines:
Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 7 September 2025.
Interview dates: 19 and 22 September 2025.
Benefits:
We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:
- Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
- Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Hybrid Working.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
- Discounts at local restaurants.
- Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
- Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre. Trade Union Membership.
How to Apply:
If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.
In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV and personal statement.
At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here .
We actively support applications from Lambeth Care Leavers
