Senior School Improvement Lead – Secondary & Post-16

Wrexham-County-Borough-Council; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave up to 32 days

Family-friendly policies

Work-life balance and flexi time

Wrexham Reward Scheme discounts

Health & wellbeing resources

Job summary

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking an exceptional Secondary and Sixth Form School Improvement Officer to drive school improvement across 0–19 education in the authority. You will work with headteachers, senior leaders and partners to raise standards, equity and outcomes for learners aged 0–19.

The role offers flexible hours by agreement (part-time or full-time), an enhanced DBS requirement, and opportunities to influence schools, regional and national priorities while supporting school

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.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Improve school outcomes

Data analysis

Curriculum knowledge

Equity and inclusion

Influence and leadership

Partnership building

Job description

Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking an exceptional Secondary and Sixth Form School Improvement Officer to drive school improvement across 0–19 education in the authority. You will work with headteachers, senior leaders and partners to raise standards, equity and outcomes for learners aged 0–19.

The role offers flexible hours by agreement (part-time or full-time), an enhanced DBS requirement, and opportunities to influence schools, regional and national priorities while supporting school