Senior Educational Support Adviser

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Education Support Adviser (Primary & Early Years) for Carmarthenshire County Council – School Improvement Service. The role will lead and strengthen provision across our primary schools and early years settings, working alongside the Lead for School Improvement to influence educational provision county‑wide.

• Provide strategic oversight of primary and early years provision, securing high standards in teaching and learning.
• Promote collaboration, robust self‑evaluation and evidence‑informed practice across schools.
• Offer high‑quality support, challenge and professional guidance aligned with the Curriculum for Wales and national priorities.
• Lead key priorities including wellbeing, equity and high quality teaching and learning.
• Work closely with headteachers, governing bodies and partners to strengthen leadership and governance.
• Develop colleagues within the School Improvement Service, building capacity across the system.

• Proven track record of securing sustained impact in education settings, with a deep understanding of curriculum design, effective pedagogy and system leadership.
• The credibility and confidence to influence stakeholders and lead change across schools and services.
• Integrity, energy and strategic vision, with the ability to translate priorities into measurable impact.
• Fluency in both Welsh and English, with high‑level written and spoken skills.

Hourly Rate: £36.29 – £38.24 (pro‑rated for part‑time or term‑time).

Contract:

Permanent, Full Time (37 hrs) Position Grade:
Senior ESA (22‑25)

Location:

Carmarthen SPA Points: 3

• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave with option to purchase additional leave
• Staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes, cycle‑to‑work scheme and other benefits
• Flexible working and family‑friendly policies

We adopt an anonymous recruitment approach, and recruiting managers have no access to personal information until shortlisting. We are committed to recruiting a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to removing barriers to equality. Equality monitoring information is not accessible to recruiting managers at any stage.

Thursday 25/06/2026 (12:00 midday)