School Improvement Partner

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

• 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 ( 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

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

• 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

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:

Join us in shaping the next chapter of collaborative school improvement across Kingfisher schools.