School Improvement Partner in Bridgend

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details:

• Contractual hours: 21.24
• Basis: Part time
• Job category/type: Early Years and Childcare
• Date posted: 09/07/2026
• Job reference: 18963
• 21.24 hours per week
• Fixed Term Secondment up to 31 August 2027. Secondments will be considered on existing Terms and Conditions for the period of 12 months.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced, reflective and highly motivated primary school leader to undertake the role of a school Improvement Partner within Bridgend County Borough Council. This is an exciting secondment opportunity to contribute to system-wide improvement, working collaboratively with settings and services to strengthen outcomes for children and young people. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting self-evaluation, driving improvement planning and promoting high-quality practice across the directorate.

Key Responsibilities:

The postholder will work in partnership with schools and settings to support robust self-evaluation and improvement planning, while providing effective challenge and support to leaders to secure improved outcomes. They will identify, share and promote effective practice across the local authority, contributing to strategic priorities and directorate-wide improvement activity. The role will also involve supporting the development of a culture of continuous improvement and accountability, and using data alongside first-hand evidence to inform professional dialogue and next steps.

What We Are Looking For:

• Strong experience of leadership and school improvement;
• A clear understanding of the inspection framework and expectations;
• Excellent skills in evaluation, analysis and professional dialogue;
• The ability to influence, challenge and support effectively;
• A commitment to collaboration, innovation and inclusion;
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload.

This opportunity is open to internal applicants on a secondment basis. Applicants must have the support of their Chair of Governors.

Why Apply?

• Broaden your experience beyond your current role;
• Contribute to system leadership and strategic development;
• Develop expertise in inspection readiness and improvement methodology;
• Work alongside a supportive and forward-thinking team.

For an informal discussion please contact Alison Jenner (alison.jenner@bridgend.gov.uk) or Gethin Howells (gethin.howells@bridgend.gov.uk) to arrange a suitable time.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. The council’s Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.