About the role

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.

Soulbury 16-21 (to include SPA 1, 2 +3 )

Bilingualism: Essential 

Ceredigion County Council’s School Service is looking for a very dynamic and enthusiastic individual to be an Educational Support Adviser. This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive School Service where you will be a key leader on the strategies to improve schools in Ceredigion.

In conjunction with the Corporate Manager for School Improvement and the Chief Education Officer, you will contribute to educational improvement by supporting, advising and challenging schools and partners to achieve the highest standards. Ceredigion is part of the Mid Wales Education Partnership, and working with Powys to develop agreed priorities.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• undertake consultancy work in schools and with other partners within the authority and, from time to time, across other authorities 
• contribute to the work of the School Improvement Team leading on a specific theme  
• manage improvement in specific educational areas in the county and attend relevant forums at a local level, with the Mid Wales Partnership and with the Government 
• contribute to the development of school-to-school support by helping to identify innovative and effective practice and supporting collaboration between schools 
• contribute to brokering school support and co-ordinate support to meet the needs of schools 
• advise and assist the work of one of the regional committees 
• be a Line Manager of specific staff, monitoring and promoting their professional development 
• contribute as required to all aspects of driving improvement in schools

Job Description and Person Specification

Interview 

Interviews will be held on the 29th of April.

At the start of the interview, you will be asked to give a presentation, lasting no more than ten minutes, on ‘Your vision for improving schools in Ceredigion over the next 3 years.

For an informal conversation, please contact Rhianydd James, Corporate Manager for School Improvement on 07811 593801 or by e-mail rhianydd.james@ceredigion.gov.uk

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.