1 Schools officer jobs in Birmingham

Within commutable distance of Birmingham (B15 2HU), Blackburn (BB1 2HT) or Doncaster (DN6 7E)

About us

At the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT), we believe teaching is a fundamental societal good, a privilege and a responsibility. We are on a mission to improve the quality of teacher and leader development at a system level, using evidence, research and partnership to help shape a stronger education system for the future.

About the role

Are you an experienced administrator with a passion for supporting educational leadership? We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and highly organised Coordinator to join our Leadership Faculty. In this pivotal role, you’ll coordinate the delivery and operations of our leadership programmes—including the School Trust CEO Programme and NPQs—across multiple regions.

We are seeking a candidate with strong administrative experience, particularly in coordinating events and managing processes that drive successful programme delivery. You will be highly proficient in MS Office software packages—including Teams, Word, Excel, and Outlook—as well as online databases and search engines. Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail are essential, alongside outstanding interpersonal and written communication abilities.

The ideal candidate will be proactive and solutions-focused, able to adapt their communication style to suit different audiences. A commitment to the aims of the National Institute of Teaching and a genuine interest in the education sector are vital, as is a belief in the value of developing teachers and school leaders.

The role is based at either our Birmingham (B15 2HU), Blackburn (BB1 2HT) or Doncaster (DN6 7E) campus locations, so you should be within commutable distance of one of these. The role is predominantly hybrid with the need to be on site at least once a fortnight. The role will, on occasion, be required to travel to other sites across the country and travel expenses will be paid.

Essential criteria

• Strong administrative experience, including experience of coordinating complex events

• Experience of analysing data to inform key decision making

• A pro-active approach that focuses on solutions for the benefit of participants on programmes in particular

• Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

• Proficient in the use of MS Office software packages, such as Teams, Word, Excel and Outlook, as well as search engines and online databases

• Highly proficient in managing and monitoring processes which drive successful delivery of programmes and reporting

• A sensitivity to the requirements of different audiences and an ability to adapt style appropriately

• A commitment to the aims of the National Institute of Teaching

• An interest in the education sector and a belief in the value of developing teachers and school leaders

Desirable criteria

• Previous experience of developing and delivering a communications plan

• Previous experience in the education sector

• Previous expertise of supporting training in the education sector, especially the NPQ

• Previous experience of working in a remote and geographically distributed team

Key benefits

• Flexible & Hybrid working

• At least 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays)

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Comprehensive employee benefits including enhanced parental leave

The National Institute of Teaching is committed to creating a diverse environment and ensuring that all qualified applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices and are open to job shares, secondments, part-time, and flexible working schedules.

We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.

How to apply

For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.

If you have any queries about this role, please email our recruitment team.

Closing date: 11 November 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Candidates must already have the right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.