Salary:
Soulbury EIP 13-16 + 3 SPA
Work base:
Colwyn Bay/Various/Hybrid
Conwy's Education Services are seeking experienced education practitioners to join the Education Improvement Service. The role involves supporting and ensuring the highest quality of education for all young people within Conwy schools.
This full-time, permanent position aims to enhance the Education Improvement Service and ALN Service during a period of transformation and development. The service is committed to providing support and challenge to improve the attainment and experience of all of Conwy's Children Looked After in schools and settings. We welcome experienced, innovative, and solution-focused colleagues to join the Service.
To succeed in this role, you should possess the skills and expertise to lead and support statutory and non-statutory aspects of education for Children Looked After, particularly in school standards, provision, and leadership in allocated settings. You will work under the direction of the Education Improvement Service Manager/ALN Service Manager. Additionally, you will lead the re-establishment of Conwy's virtual school, ensuring it operates to high standards based on evidence-based best practices and is sustainable for continuous improvement. Fluency in Welsh is desirable for this post.
The position is paid on the Soulbury Education Improvement Professional scale. Applications are encouraged from experienced school leaders with a proven track record in managing education interventions to improve school performance, whether in a school setting or within a Local Authority or Regional Consortium. Further details of specific duties 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, including adjustments to your working day and hybrid working, balancing office and home working.
Manager details for informal discussion:
Clare Scanlon, Education Improvement Service Manager (clare.scanlon@conwy.gov.uk/ 01492 575343)
Catherine Webster, ALN Service Manager (catherine.webster@conwy.gov.uk)
Welsh Language Skills:
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable. Conwy values its Welsh culture and language. Applications in both Welsh and English are welcomed and will be treated equally. We support your use of Cymraeg with free classes at all levels, both in-person and online.
Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.
We aim to develop a diverse and inclusive workforce that embraces a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, if you declare a disability, you are guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria. We also provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in employment. Please contact the manager above or the HR team at 01492 576129 to discuss support options. Requests for adjustments will not disadvantage your application.
This application form is also available in Welsh. #J-18808-Ljbffr