E-sgol Sub Leader for South Wales

Salary: 40,540 *

About the role
The e-sgol project has been running since September 2018, with the innovative intention of supporting schools to collaborate on a hybrid model of teaching to expand the provision available to post-14 pupils. Over the past few years, this exciting project has expanded to all areas of Wales and now collaborates with many schools nationally.

The South Wales Sub Leader will be a necessary link for schools in South Wales and will offer training and support to teachers and their learners. They will work closely with the South Wales Leader to ensure an efficient foundation to the project in the area. Also, they will work with the e-sgol Leadership team to look for new and innovative opportunities to further expand the e-sgol provision.

The successful candidate will:

• be passionate about digital teaching
• have leadership experience in the education sector
• have excellent ICT skills
• have experience of delivering training courses to a varied audience
• be committed to ensuring that all pupils reach their potential

The ability to communicate in Welsh will be essential for this position.

We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:

• Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location.
• Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.

Job Description and Person Specification

For more information, contact Llifon Ellis (Head of e-sgol) Llifon.Ellis@e-sgol.cymru

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work

Schools and Culture
We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:

• School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
• Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
• Pupil Wellbeing:Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
• Education Governance: Data ; Governor Support, Policy support
• School Admissions
• Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
• Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
• Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes.
• Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training

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