Schools Improvement Adviser

Salary: Soulbury 18 - 21

Job Description

Part-Time Secondary Improvement Adviser

Part-Time Secondary Improvement Adviser (0.2 Secondment or 1-Year Fixed Term Contract)

Are you an experienced senior leader with a strong track record of leading improvement in schools or supporting schools to improve from a local or regional role? Pembrokeshire County Council's School Improvement Team is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Secondary Improvement Adviser to join our successful and supportive team.

About the Role:

The Secondary Improvement Adviser will work with 2 or 3 secondary schools over the next academic year, either on a 0.2 secondment (for current school staff) or on a fixed-term 1-year contract for the equivalent of 40 days.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, challenge, and support the performance of secondary schools.
• Facilitate school-to-school support and innovative programmes to create capacity.
• Advise on all aspects of school improvement including leadership, curriculum, teaching, behaviour, finances, and senior appointments.
• Collaborate with school governors, headteachers, senior leaders, and teachers to improve outcomes for learners, particularly disadvantaged learners.
• Prepare reports and represent the School Improvement Team at meetings and conferences.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a senior leader in a school or in a role supporting school improvement.
• Familiarity with evidence-based practices that enhance outcomes for disadvantaged learners.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to motivate and get the best out of people.
• Strong skills in evaluation and planning to provide effective advice and support.
• Ability to connect, motivate, and work with a diverse range of stakeholders.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• A rewarding role where you can make a significant impact on school improvement and pupil outcomes across Pembrokeshire.

Application Process:

If you are considering a secondment, please seek approval from your school's Governing Body. For all applicants, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role.

For more information, please contact Rob Davies at Rob.Davies@pembrokeshire.gov.uk

Join us in making a difference in the education sector and improving outcomes for all learners in Pembrokeshire.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.

Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing hrsystemsteam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing Recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2023.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are not necessary. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.