Secondary and Sixth Form School Improvement Officer

Wrexham County Borough Council; Wrexham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Leadership opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Regional and national exposure

Job summary

Wrexham County Borough Council in Wales seeks a dynamic Secondary and Sixth Form School Improvement Officer to lead improvement across 11–19 education, working with headteachers, senior leaders and partners to raise standards.

You will drive self-evaluation, data-informed planning and strategic improvement in literacy, numeracy, science or digital competence; build partnerships and mentor leaders to ensure consistency and equity for all learners.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Data analysis

Educational leadership

Curriculum and assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Secondary and Sixth Form School Improvement Officer

• Secondary and Sixth Form School Improvement Officer

About the Role

Flexibility for part-time or full-time hours by agreement.

Salary details: 13 - 16 + 3SPA.

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.

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.

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


• A role where you can make a genuine difference to children and young people


• Professional development and leadership opportunities

Why Wrexham?

Wrexham is committed to delivering ambitious, inclusive, and high-quality education for every learner. This role is central to achieving that vision, ensuring consistency, excellence, and opportunity across all schools and settings.

If you are an ambitious and experienced educational leader ready to make a system-wide impact, we would love to hear from you.

An Enhanced DBS is required for this position.

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 demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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