Service Manager for School Improvement

Salary:
Soulbury 25-27 + 3

SPA £73,770 - £76,263 per annum

This position is a possible 12 month secondment opportunity for internal applicants. Candidates should obtain their line manager's permission before applying for a secondment.

The Service Manager for School Improvement will lead and manage School Improvement Services in line with approved policy and performance criteria. The role involves resource allocation within the Service Area, accountability to the Council through the Education Leadership Team, and deputising for the Head of Service when required. The post holder will ensure the Education Service engages effectively with other services to provide the best opportunities for children and young people in Powys.

They will also contribute to strategic and corporate issues, deliver service improvements, and ensure compliance with legislative and quality standards.

The post holder will be a member of the Education Leadership Team.

You will be an experienced leader with a strong understanding of school improvement, education policy, and strategic planning. You should have the ability to manage resources effectively, lead teams, and work collaboratively across departments and agencies. A commitment to improving standards and outcomes for learners in Powys is essential, alongside excellent communication and analytical skills.

• Provide strategic leadership and management for the School Improvement Service.
• Oversee alignment of schools with the wider Learning and Skills agenda.
• Manage budgets and line manage staff within the service, including School Improvement Advisers, Early Years Team, and Swyddogion y Gymraeg.
• Promote school improvement to support delivery of the new curriculum and embed the four purposes.
• Build capacity within schools to maximise learning potential and improve standards.
• Provide strategic leadership for Early Years education and act as lead officer for IT in schools.
• Ensure high-quality school leadership development and support recruitment of school leaders.
• Interpret and deliver regional and national policy locally for the benefit of learners.
• Develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in line with local and national priorities.
• Provide accurate and timely advice to schools, senior managers, elected members, partners, and Welsh Government.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact:
Dr Richard Jones, Director of Education or Sally Llewellyn, Head of School Improvement and Learning -

This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check.

The closing date for applications is 19/01/2026 - 12 Noon