Strategic School Improvement Lead – Secondary & Post-16

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

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.