Lead Officer - Swansea, United Kingdom - Swansea Council

Swansea Council

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Swansea, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

£58,308 - £62,440 (+3SPA). We have an exciting opportunity for a senior practitioner to join the school improvement team. The role is grant funded from Welsh Government's annual Local Authority Education Grant (LAEG).

Post title:
Lead Officer - Curriculum, Learning and Teaching

Post number:
ED.73389

Salary:
Soulbury SPA)

Directorate/department:
Education

Closing date:
Midday, 3 June 2024

Further information

Start date:
As soon as possible

Post to be reviewed annually

Expectations

You will:
- be a qualified teacher and hold a full, valid driving licence;
- have recent experience senior leadership experience;

Illustrate a commitment to the philosophy of Curriculum for Wales underpinned by a dynamic, creative and innovative presentation style;

- be prepared to work flexibly within the team to achieve our shared objectives;
- be an enthusiastic, motivated and well-organised leader who will work confidently on your own initiative with headteachers, teachers and governors (where necessary);
- guide schools to deliver their statutory duties and play a key role in leading the strategy to improve the quality of provision and outcomes for pupils;
- be responsible for preparing and delivering high quality, inspiring training both centrally and in settings;
- quality assure the work of schools and colleagues;
- undertake regular visits to schools and settings to advise and consult on actions for improvement, to share effective practice and summarise your visits in report form;
- provide support and advice on strategies to evaluate the quality of teaching and learning in schools and across the local authority;
- identify effective teaching and learning practice which can be shared within and across networks;
- evaluate the impact of initiatives designed to support improved outcomes for learners in schools and the local authority;
- be well supported by a team of experienced advisers.

To arrange an informal discussion about the post please contact:

Shortlisting: 4th June 2024

Interviews:

TBC

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