About this role
Invitation to Tender: School Improvement Partner
Kingfisher Collaboration – Birmingham
Bordesley Green, Redhill, Somerville, and StBenedict’s Primary
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.
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.
🔍 About the Opportunity
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.
Core services include:
Targeted school improvement visits, quality assurance and written reporting (2 days per school per year) Attendance at three termly Collaboration strategic meetings Headteacher Performance Management (½ day per school per year) An Annual Written Report capturing school‑level progress and collaboration‑wide themes for our Joint Governing Board Optional support for leadership recruitment and additional commissioned CPD
A Full Service Specification, Person Specification, and evaluation criteria are set out in the Invitation to Tender (ITT).
📅 Key Dates
Optional School Visits: 5–8 May 2026 Tender Submission Deadline: 5pm, 21 May 2026 Shortlisting: 8 June 2026 Interview & Presentation: 23 June 2026 Award Notification: 25 June 2026 Service Commences: 1 September 2026
📄 How to Apply
Tenderers must submit:
A full tender response addressing Sections 9.1–9.5 of the ITT A Birmingham City Council Application Form A fixed annual price (plus day rate for any additional commissioned days)
All submissions should be made electronically to [email protected]
📨 Further Information & Visits
Potential tenderers are warmly encouraged to arrange an optional visit to one or more schools during the week beginning 4 May 2026.
For the full ITT pack or any queries, please contact: [email protected]
✨ Join us in shaping the next chapter of collaborative school improvement across Kingfisher schools.