Associate educational consultant

Role Description

As an Educational Consultant, you will work directly with schools, trusts and education leaders to help them strengthen parent‑school partnerships and embed effective parental participation strategies.

This is a flexible role on a freelance contract with opportunities allocated as they become available.

You will deliver professional development, assess schools against the Parent‑Friendly Schools framework and provide practical guidance that helps schools move from compliance to genuine collaboration with families.

This is an exciting opportunity for experienced education professionals who are passionate about school improvement, community engagement and the role parents play in supporting children’s learning and wellbeing.

• Deliver training, workshops and professional development sessions for school leaders, teachers, governors and trust staff.
• Conduct Parent‑Friendly Schools accreditation assessments, including reviewing evidence and providing constructive feedback.
• Support schools in developing strategies to strengthen parental participation.
• Facilitate discussions with school leaders, parents and stakeholders.
• Produce high‑quality written reports and recommendations.
• Contribute to the development of Parentkind’s training materials, guidance and resources.
• Represent Parentkind and Parent‑Friendly Schools at conferences, events and webinars where appropriate.

• Strong understanding of the education sector.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
• Ability to build credibility and trust with school leaders.
• Strong analytical and report‑writing skills.
• Commitment to evidence‑informed practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Belief in the value of parent‑school partnership as a driver of school improvement.
• Experience in delivering training to adults.
• Experience conducting quality assurance, accreditation or assessment activities.
• Experience working across multiple schools or trusts.
• Knowledge of current education policy, including parental engagement, attendance, inclusion and school improvement.
• Experience supporting schools serving disadvantaged communities.

• Work with a nationally recognised education charity.
• Support a growing movement focused on strengthening parent‑school partnerships.
• Have the flexibility to work around existing commitments.
• Collaborate with a network of experienced education professionals.
• Contribute to improving outcomes for children and families across the UK.

Parentkind is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.