Secondary and Sixth Form School Improvement Officer (SIO)

Educators; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership in the Local Government P​l

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave up to 32 days

Family‑friendly policies supporting, 1

Work‑life balance and flexi time

Discounted leisure membership

Health & wellbeing resources

Counselling (24/7)

Job summary

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking an accomplished Secondary and Sixth Form School Improvement Officer to lead and drive improvement across Wrexham's 0-19 education system. You will work with headteachers, senior leaders and national partners to raise standards and reduce variation in outcomes.

The role involves strategic leadership, robust guidance, and coaching to school leaders, with a focus on self-evaluation, improvement planning 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
• 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

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

Job description

Secondary and Sixth Form School Improvement Officer (SIO)

Salary: £62,439 - £71,339

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.

Required Experience

• 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.

Requirements

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.

About Us

Mae Bwrdeistref Sirol Wrecsam wedi'i lleoli yng ngogledd ddwyrain Cymru ac mae'n falch o'i threftadaeth Gymreig a'i hunaniaeth ddiwylliannol. Dros y blynyddoedd mae wedi tyfu i adlewyrchu poblogaeth sy'n aml-grefyddol ac aml-ethnig gan adlewyrchu amrywiaeth ein cymunedau.

Wedi'i chanoli ar ddinas Wrecsam, sy'n swatio rhwng mynyddoedd Cymru a gwastadeddau Swydd Gaer, mae'n lleoliad sy'n gallu cynnig y gorau o'r ddau fyd i chi ac rydym yn falch o'n statws dinas (a ddyfarnwyd yn 2022 pan roddwyd i ni'r statws hwn, y seithfed ddinas yng Nghymru i'w gael).

Mae Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Wrecsam yn Gyngor unedol sy'n darparu ystod eang o wasanaethau gyda'r nod o wella bywydau trigolion Wrecsam a'r cymunedau cyfagos. Rydym wedi ymrwymo i ddarparu gwasanaethau trwy gydweithio â phartneriaid lleol a chenedlaethol. Gyda ffocws ar ddatblygu cynaliadwy, lles cymunedol, a gwella bywydau trigolion Wrecsam a'r cymunedau cyfagos, mae Wrecsam yn lle gwych i weithio, byw a dysgu.

Mae'r cyngor yn gyflogwr cynhwysol gyda gweithlu o tua 5,500, sy'n cynnig rolau amrywiol, hyfforddiant a datblygiad a chyfleoedd gyrfa gwerth chweil. Mae Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Wrecsam yn gwerthfawrogi arloesedd, dwyieithrwydd yn Gymraeg a Saesneg, ac yn croesawu ymgeiswyr o bob cefndir.

Fel Cyflogwr Hyderus ac Ymroddedig o ran Anabledd, mae'r cyngor yn sicrhau recriwtio a chefnogaeth hygyrch i weithwyr anabl gan gynnwys cynnig cyfweliad gwarantedig (lle bodlonir eitemau manyleb person hanes.) Yn ogystal, bydd cyn-filwyr yn derbyn cyfweliadau gwarantedig o dan Gyfamod y Lluoedd Arfog os bodlonir meini prawf cymhwysedd (lle bodlonir eitemau manyleb person hanes.)

Mae buddion cyflogeion yn cynnwys:

• Aelodaeth o'r Cynllun Pensiwn Llywodraeth Leol
• Trefniadau gweithio hyblyg
• Gwyliau blynyddol hael hyd at 32 diwrnod
• Polisïau sy'n gyfeillgar i deuluoedd sy'n cefnogi ymrwymiadau gofalu a theuluol
• Cydbwysedd bywyd gwaith ac amser hyblyg (yn dibynnu ar rôl)
• Aelodaeth hamdden gostyngol
• Mynediad at Gynllun Gwobrwyo Wrecsam gyda gostyngiadau oddi ar fanwerthwyr blaenllaw yn genedlaethol ac yn lleol
• Amrywiaeth o adnoddau iechyd a lles, er enghraifft:
• Hyrwyddwyr Iechyd a Lles
• Mynediad at raglen cymorth cyflogeion gyda cyngor ar gadw'n iach boed yn ariannol, yn feddyliol neu'n gorfforol:
• Cwnsela (ar gael 24/7, 365 diwrnod y flwyddyn)
• Cymorth emosiynol yn y fan a'r lle (ar gael 24/7, 365 diwrnod y flwyddyn)
• Opsiwn i osod nodau hybu iechyd gyda newidiadau bach o fyw cynaliadwy
• Cysylltu apiau iechyd i olrhain iechyd corfforol yn awtomatig a chyflawni nodau cynnydd
• Blogiau, fideos, ryseitiau a mwy o adnoddau sy'n darparu ysbrydoliaeth a chymhelliant
• Nodi'r risg o ddatblygu clefydau blaenllaw sy'n gysylltiedig â ffordd o fyw ynghyd â sgoriau iechyd meddwl ac ariannol
• Cyngor cyfreithiol, ariannol a defnyddwyr
• Digwyddiadau ac ymgyrchoedd iechyd a lles drwy gydol y flwyddyn (e.e. Diwrnod Iechyd Tachwedd, Diwrnod Amser i Siarad, Wythnos Ymwybyddiaeth Iechyd Meddwl, Wythnos Ymwybyddiaeth o'r Haul, Wythnos y Menopos, Wythnos Iechyd Ariannol)
• Caffi Menopos ac arweiniad
• Caffi Gofalwyr Di-dâl a chanllawiau

Employee benefits include:

• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave up to 32 days
• Family‑friendly policies supporting caring and family commitments
• Work‑life balance and flexi time (dependent on role)
• Discounted leisure membership
• Access to Wrexham Reward Scheme with discounts off leading retailers nationally and locally
• Health & well‑being resources, for example:
• Healthy & Wellbeing Champions
• Employee assistance programme with advice on staying healthy financially, mentally or physically:
• Counselling (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
• In‑the‑moment emotional support (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
• Option to set health‑boosting goals with small, sustainable lifestyle changes
• Connect health apps to track physical health and meet progress goals
• Blogs, videos, recipes and more resources providing inspiration and motivation
• Identify risks of developing leading lifestyle‑related diseases with mental health and financial scores
• Legal, financial and consumer advice
• Health and wellbeing events and campaigns throughout the year (e.g., November Health Day, Time to Talk Day, Mental Health Awareness Week, Sun Awareness Week, Menopause Week, Financial Health Week)
• Menopause Café and guidance
• Unpaid Carer Café and guidance

Our Council Plan (2023-28) sets out our priorities for this period and we deliver these by following the Nolan Values of public life as well as our own Corporate Values:

• Empowerment
• Trust and honesty
• Aspiration
• Collaboration
• Making a difference
• Fairness