Role Overview
Part time secondment opportunity 0.4 FTE
Start date: April 2026 or earlier if possible
The Education Achievement Service is seeking to second a highly practicing effective teacher to the post of Professional Learning Partner (Primary: Maths and Numeracy) to pilot a new role within the service.
Key Responsibilities
Working as part of the wider school improvement and professional learning team, the successful candidate will be responsible for helping raise standards of teaching and learning in schools, with a particular focus on science and technology in the primary phase. Individual applicants will need to have a proven track record of excellent teaching in science and technology, which has led to improved standards, and of implementing effective strategies which have raised outcomes in science and technology across the whole school.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate a deep understanding of the requirements of the Curriculum for Wales, progression in learning, and the integral role of Mathematics and Numeracy within the Areas of Learning and Experience. They will be able to articulate approaches that lead to high quality learning for all learners and provide well‑crafted demonstration lessons and coaching in support of ensuring learner progression. They will need to communicate a genuine desire to develop the practice of others, facilitate school‑to‑school collaboration and lead on initiatives supporting national priorities in education and facilitate networks sharing effective practice.
Qualifications
Proven track record of excellent teaching in science and technology that has led to improved standards; experience in implementing effective strategies that have raised outcomes in science and technology across the whole school; deep understanding of the Curriculum for Wales; ability to articulate approaches that lead to high quality learning for all learners.
Application Process
Should you wish to discuss the available secondment opportunity further, please contact James Kent, Assistant Director (Curriculum) on james.kent @ sewaleseas.org.uk. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete an application form and submit by e‑mail to hr @ sewaleseas.org.uk. Please note, if you wish to pursue this secondment you must secure permission from your Governing Body/Headteacher to be released from your school for the period of the secondment prior to applying, and this must be indicated in your completed application. At the end of the secondment period, the successful candidate will return to their school.
Closing Date
2nd February 2026 - 9AM
Interviews
Interviews will be held on Friday 6th February 2026
Background Checks
The Education Achievement Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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