Senior Educational Support Adviser

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Education Support Adviser (Primary & Early Years) for Carmarthenshire County Council - School Improvement Service. The role will lead and strengthen provision across our primary schools and early years settings, working alongside the Lead for School Improvement to influence educational provision county wide.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of primary and early years provision, securing high standards in teaching and learning.
• Promote collaboration, robust self evaluation and evidence informed practice across schools.
• Offer high quality support, challenge and professional guidance aligned with the Curriculum for Wales and national priorities.
• Lead key priorities including wellbeing, equity and high quality teaching and learning.
• Work closely with headteachers, governing bodies and partners to strengthen leadership and governance.
• Develop colleagues within the School Improvement Service, building capacity across the system.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven track record of securing sustained impact in education settings, with a deep understanding of curriculum design, effective pedagogy and system leadership.
• The credibility and confidence to influence stakeholders and lead change across schools and services.
• Integrity, energy and strategic vision, with the ability to translate priorities into measurable impact.
• Fluency in both Welsh and English, with high level written and spoken skills.

Remuneration

Hourly Rate: £36.29 - £38.24 (pro rated for part time or term time).

Contract: Permanent, Full Time (37 hrs) Position Grade: Senior ESA () Location: Carmarthen SPA Points: 3

Benefits

• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave with option to purchase additional leave
• Staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression opportunities
• Staff discount schemes, cycle to work scheme and other benefits
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

E Quality

We adopt an anonymous recruitment approach, and recruiting managers have no access to personal information until shortlisting. We are committed to recruiting a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to removing barriers to equality. Equality monitoring information is not accessible to recruiting managers at any stage.

Closing Date

Thursday 25/06/2026 (12:00 midday)