Secondary and Post School Improvement Officer

Secondary and Post 16 School Improvement Officer

Salary details: 13 - 16 + 3

SPA or candidate’s current salary (whichever is higher) if joining us on secondment.
Temporary until 31/08/2027

Shape the future of education in Wrexham

We’re looking for an outstanding educational leader with a passion for improving outcomes for young people to join our Education Effectiveness team.

As a Secondary and Post-16 School Improvement Officer, you will play a pivotal strategic role in driving sustained school improvement across Wrexham. Working alongside headteachers, senior leaders, governors, and national partners, you will support, challenge, and inspire schools to deliver the highest quality education for all learners aged 0–19.

About the role

This is a high-impact leadership role where you will:

• Lead and support school improvement across secondary and post-16 settings
• Provide robust professional dialogue, guidance and support to school leaders
• Support schools to deliver effective self-evaluation and improvement planning
• Drive data-informed decision making to raise standards and reduce variability
• Strengthen leadership at all levels, including coaching and mentoring senior staff
• Ensure schools are inspection‑ready and respond effectively to feedback
• Lead key priority areas such as literacy, numeracy, science, or digital competence
• Build strong partnerships across schools, the Local Authority, Estyn, and Welsh Government

You will also contribute strategically to wider education priorities, championing collaboration, innovation, and equity across the system.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking an exceptional candidate who:

• Has successful senior leadership experience (e.g. Headteacher, Deputy Head, or equivalent)
• Has a proven track record of improving school outcomes
• Demonstrates deep knowledge of school improvement, curriculum, and assessment practices
• Is skilled in data analysis, evaluation, and quality assurance
• Can influence, challenge, and inspire leaders at all levels
• Is committed to equity, inclusion, and high aspirations for all learners
• Builds strong, trusting relationships across partnerships and stakeholders

What we offer

The chance to shape education across a whole local authority, a collaborative and forward‑thinking team, opportunities to work at regional and national level and a role where you can make a genuine difference to children and young people. Professional development and leadership opportunities are also available.

An enhanced DBS is required for this position, and the Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age. The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who can work in both English and Welsh.

Appointment is a secondment with flexibility for part‑time or full‑time hours by agreement. The position is temporary until 31 August 2027.