Service Manager

POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL; Wales; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Wales is seeking an exceptional Service Manager for School Improvement. This role involves leading and managing School Improvement Services, ensuring effective resource allocation, and engaging with other services to enhance opportunities for children and young people. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in education leadership, strategic planning, and a commitment to improving standards in Powys. Join and help shape the future of education in the region.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in education leadership.
• Experience in managing resources effectively.
• Understanding of education policy and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and management for the School Improvement Service.
• Manage budgets and line manage staff within the service.
• Promote school improvement to support delivery of the new curriculum.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Ability to collaborate

Job description

Service Manager for School Improvement

• £73,770 - £76,263 per annum
• 37 hours, Permanent
• Location: County Hall, Llandrindod Wells
• Closing date 19/01/ noon

We are seeking an exceptional Service Manager for School Improvement to join our Education Leadership Team. You will be an experienced leader with the drive and expertise to raise standards across our schools in Powys.

A proven track record in education leadership, strategic planning, analysis, and implementation is essential for this role. The successful candidate will bring a holistic vision for delivering outstanding outcomes for learners across Powys and the wider community.

About the role:

The Service Manager for School Improvement will lead and manage School Improvement Services in line with approved policy and performance criteria. The role involves resource allocation within the Service Area, accountability to the Council through the Education Leadership Team, and deputising for the Head of Service when required. The post holder will ensure the Education Service engages effectively with other services to provide the best opportunities for children and young people in Powys. They will also contribute to strategic and corporate issues, deliver service improvements, and ensure compliance with legislative and quality standards.

The post holder will be a member of the Education Leadership Team.

About you:

You will be an experienced leader with a strong understanding of school improvement, education policy, and strategic planning. You should have the ability to manage resources effectively, lead teams, and work collaboratively across departments and agencies. A commitment to improving standards and outcomes for learners in Powys is essential, alongside excellent communication and analytical skills.

What you will do:

• Provide strategic leadership and management for the School Improvement Service.
• Oversee alignment of schools with the wider Learning and Skills agenda.
• Manage budgets and line manage staff within the service, including School Improvement Advisers, Early Years Team, and Swyddogion y Gymraeg.
• Promote school improvement to support delivery of the new curriculum and embed the four purposes.
• Build capacity within schools to maximise learning potential and improve standards.
• Provide strategic leadership for Early Years education and act as lead officer for IT in schools.
• Ensure high‑quality school leadership development and support recruitment of school leaders.
• Interpret and deliver regional and national policy locally for the benefit of learners.
• Develop and implement strategies for continuous improvement in line with local and national priorities.
• Provide accurate and timely advice to schools, senior managers, elected members, partners, and Welsh Government.

Apply now and help shape the future of education in Powys!