Central South Consortium - Joint Education Service
ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE TOGETHER
Building capacity through the Central South Wales Challenge
Part-time 14-19 and Welsh Baccalaureate Adviser (3 days per week)
Fixed Term contract or secondment up to 2 years
Salary: GBP 53,507 - GBP 56,441 PRO RATA 60% (Soulbury 18-21) or existing salary if a seconded appointment.
The Central South Consortium, comprising the five Local Authorities of Bridgend, Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf, and Vale of Glamorgan, is working in partnership to deliver ambitious arrangements for school improvement through the Central South Wales Challenge. Collectively with our schools, we are determined that all children and young people, in every school, will experience the best possible conditions in which to realise their potential and that we close the gap between the most disadvantaged pupils and their peers.
Over the next three to five years we want to create the conditions that enable schools' leaders to play a vital part in driving improvement. Sector-led school-to-school support will play a crucial role in building capacity in the system as a whole to improve. This will involve significant cultural change in all parts of the system in order to develop the capacity, confidence and behaviours to lead improvement. Together with headteachers we are already making good progress towards achieving these goals.
We are seeking to employ/second a part-time Senior 14-19 Adviser into the Central South Consortium based at Ty Dysgu.
This post will be responsible for strategic 14-19 planning, curriculum and improvement across the Central South region. This role will work closely with the local authority leads on 14-19 operational procurement and commissioning. The role will work with authorities and the FE/alternative provision sector to map and plan provision across the region, identifying gaps or concerns about quality.
The successful applicant will engage with the Challenge advisers on the quality of 14-16 outcomes commissioned by schools from colleges or other providers and on the challenge and support provided to school sixth forms. The successful applicant will be required to work with Welsh Government and other consortia as appropriate and oversee spend of grants and support Welsh Baccalaureate developments.
Applications are welcome from candidates qualified to degree level and have previous experience senior management and leadership in a learning organisation.
Extensive knowledge of national policy and strategy affecting 14-19 year olds is essential along with significant experience of Curriculum development, management and innovative practice within the 14-19 age range.
This post is open to existing employees of the 5 local authorities of the Central South Consortium only. Applicants must have authorisation from their line manager that agrees to the secondment before applying.
Prospective applicants are welcome to contact Hannah Woodhouse, Managing Director or Laura Morris, Strategic lead for secondary curriculum for an informal discussion. Telephone: 01443 827500.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING CHECK.
The deadline for receipt of applications is midday on 6th June 2016.
AN APPLICATION FORM CAN BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING CARYS THOMPSON, HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT ON 01443 444523 OR CARYS.THOMPSON@RCTCBC.GOV.UK
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