Senior Welsh in Education Strategic Plan Adviser

Salary: £54,125 - £56,871

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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 2929

Organisation:

Carmarthenshire County Council

Number of vacancies:

1

Contract type:

Permanent Part Time

Location:

Carmarthen

Grade:

Soulbury 10-12

Salary:

£54,125 - £56,871

If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
If part time, the full time salary quoted (which is based on full time equivalent) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate :

£28.05 - £29.48

Contract Hours

22hrs 20mins

Soulbury SPA Points:

3

Come and join our team

Welsh in Education Service

Required 1st April 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

Senior Welsh in Education Strategic Plan Adviser (0.6)
Salary: Soulbury 10-12 + 3 SPAs
0.6 part time, permanent contract

• Are you a leader ready to support and champion the future of Welsh‑medium and bilingual education in Carmarthenshire?
• Are you a strategic thinker, confident working at system level, and able to inspire others to follow your lead?
• Do you have a deep passion for ensuring that the Welsh language thrives in schools and in the community?

This is a unique opportunity to make a genuine impact by supporting the delivery of one of the Council's key priorities.

Carmarthenshire County Council wishes to appoint a Senior Welsh in Education Strategic Plan (WESP) Adviser to join our enthusiastic and professional team leading the Council's ambitious aspirations for Welsh in Education. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to system‑leadership work that influences Welsh‑medium provision across the whole county and supports schools to make progress in developing both Welsh‑medium and bilingual provision.

The postholder will play a key role in supporting and deputising for the Welsh Language Development Manager, providing strategic and operational leadership across key areas of the WESP.

Main Duties

The postholder will:

• provide expertise and guidance to schools on Welsh‑medium and bilingual education
• contribute to supporting, coordinating and monitoring the delivery of WESP priorities
• assist the Welsh Language Development Manager by leading elements of planning, analysis and reporting
• develop and maintain strong partnerships with schools, officers and external partners
• represent the Local Authority at local, regional and national meetings, ensuring the county's voice is heard in discussions on policy and practice
• support data analysis and contribute to planning and reporting processes that inform system‑level decisions
• promote and advocate for high‑quality Welsh‑medium and bilingual provision, sharing and showcasing best practice

Essential Skills and Expertise

This role requires:

• Welsh language skills Level 5 (spoken and written)
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Significant experience of working at system level e.g. leading change, developing policy, or implementing strategies across several schools or sectors
• the ability to inspire, influence and lead headteachers and schools to improve Welsh‑medium and bilingual provision
• strong skills in data analysis, operational planning and producing impact‑focused reports
• a deep and robust understanding of the Welsh Language and Education (Wales) Act 2025, and its strategic, operational and compliance implications for local authorities and schools

We welcome applicants with advisory experience, leadership experience at local authority, regional or national level, or proven ability to drive strategic change in Welsh‑medium and bilingual education.

For an informal conversation, you are warmly invited to contact Chris Newcombe CJNewcombe@sirgar.gov.uk

Job Description:

Job Profile Senior WESP Adviser Feb 2026 CN3.0.pdf - 291KB Opens in a new window

Expected date of interview:

27 March 2026

DBS level:

An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk

Welsh language level - verbal

Level 5 - You will need to be able to communicate fluently in Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date: 20/03/2026, 12:00

The Rewards

We're proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers .

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

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Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

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How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.

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