School Improvement Adviser

INTERNAL ONLY: School Improvement Adviser Job description This position is advertised internally for Powys County Council employees only This position is a possible secondment opportunity for internal applicants. Candidates should obtain their line manager's permission before applying for a secondment About the role: School Improvement Advisor working with primary schools to raise standards and pupil outcomes by providing challenge, support, and guidance. The role includes analysing performance data, supporting self-evaluation, and developing improvement strategies aligned with national frameworks. As an SIA, you will be expected to monitor progress, facilitate professional learning and collaboration and work with leaders to secure sustainable, high-quality education., School Improvement Advisor working with primary schools to raise standards and pupil outcomes by providing challenge, support, and guidance. The role includes analysing performance data, supporting self-evaluation, and developing improvement strategies aligned with national frameworks. As an SIA, you will be expected to monitor progress, facilitate professional learning and collaboration and work with leaders to secure sustainable, high-quality education.

• Strong data analysis and evaluation skills
• Ability to provide effective challenge and support
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven leadership and school improvement experience
• Coaching, mentoring and capacity-building skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across schools and services
• Strong organisation and independent decision-making
  
  The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included, please ensure that you meet ALL of the essential criteria before making an application. Please ensure that you complete ALL sections, your application may not be considered otherwise. Powys County Council welcomes applications in either Welsh or English, an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. To change the language please click on the Cymraeg icon on the top right hand corner of the screen.
  
  This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check
Job title INTERNAL ONLY: School Improvement Adviser Job reference EDU0245A Date posted 17/06/2026 Application closing date 01/07/2026 Location Llandrindod Wells Salary Soulbury 16-19 £64,639 - £68,860 per annum pro rata Package 6.5 to 13 hours, Fixed term until 31/08/2028 Contractual hours 13 Basis Part time Job category/type Schools - Non Teaching Attachments Job description This position is advertised internally for Powys County Council employees only