Education Improvement Service Officer - Improvement Advisor (ALN Provisions/PRU)

Salary: Soulbury EIP 13-16 + 3 SPA

Work base: Colwyn Bay/Various/Hybrid

Conwy's Education Services are seeking experienced an education practitioner to join the Education Improvement Service to undertake an essential role in supporting and ensuring the best quality of education for all young people within Conwy schools. The role will focus specifically on support for ALN provisions and the PRU as well as learner groups.

This is a full time permanent role to enhance the Education Improvement Service during an exciting period of transformation and development. The service is committed to providing bilingual support and challenge in order to continue to improve the attainment and experience of all children and young people in our schools and settings and we look forward to welcoming experienced, innovative, solution focussed colleagues to join the Service.

To be successful in this role, you will possess the skills and expertise to lead on and support relevant statutory and non-statutory aspects of education, particularly: school standards, provision and leadership in Conwy's Special School, PRU, Resource Provisions, Schools and relevant Non-Maintained Settings to ensure that they meet and exceed stated requirements, under the direction of the Education Improvement Service Manager/ALN Service Manager/ Senior EIS Officer. You will work closely with allocated schools, settings, stakeholders and the wider Education Improvement Service to gather and share information and plan and deliver improvements to ensure the best opportunities for children and young people in Conwy and to provide wider support in link Local Authorities. The ability to communicate fluently in Welsh is essential for this post.

The post is paid on the Soulbury Education Improvement Professional scale and applications are welcomed from experienced school leaders with a proven track record of successfully managing education interventions to improve school performance. This could be in a school setting or as a professional within a Local Authority or Regional Consortia. Further details of job specific duties and responsibilities are outlined in the additional documentation.

Due to the nature of the work, the post is subject to a satisfactory check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This role offers flexible working options for a work life balance. This can include adjusting your working day and hybrid working, ie a balance of office and home working.

Manager details for informal discussion: Clare Scanlon, Education Improvement Service Manager (clare.scanlon@conwy.gov.uk / 01492 575343)

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is essential for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other.

We're passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an 'E' on the Person Specification).

We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage.

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