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About the vacancy
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Vacancy ID:
3450
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Organisation:
Carmarthenshire County Council
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Number of vacancies:
1
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Contract type:
Permanent Full Time
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Location:
Carmarthen
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Grade:
Senior ESA (22-25)
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Salary:
£70,009 - £73,770
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If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
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If part time, the full time salary quoted (which is based on full time equivalent) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
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Hourly Rate :
£36.29 - £38.24
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Contract Hours
37 hrs
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Soulbury SPA Points:
3
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Come and join our team
Senior Education Support Adviser (Primary & Early Years)
Carmarthenshire County Council – School Improvement Service
Soulbury Scale 22–25 + SPA points
To commence September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Senior Education Support Adviser
Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking to appoint an exceptional and visionary Senior Education Support Adviser to lead and strengthen provision across our primary schools and early years settings.
In collaboration with the Lead for School Improvement, this post presents a unique opportunity to influence and strengthen educational provision across the county. You will play a key role in shaping high-quality, inclusive education—ensuring every child thrives, every practitioner grows, and every school improves.
As a senior leader within the School Improvement Service, you will contribute to system-wide practice, support school leaders, and help deliver excellence across a diverse and vibrant education landscape.
About the Role
As a senior leader, you will:
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.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking an accomplished and inspirational leader with a proven track record of securing sustained impact across education settings. You will have a strong understanding of excellence in early years and primary education.
You will inspire, support, and challenge others to achieve high standards, while championing the outcomes and wellbeing of children and young people across Carmarthenshire.
You will bring:
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 is essential, with high-level written and spoken skills.
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact:
Craig Davies, Lead for School Improvement
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 07584 003550
Apply Now
For full details, please refer to the job description.
Closing Date: Thursday 25/06/2026 (12:00 midday)
Shortlisting: Thursday 25/06/2026
Interview Date: Thursday 02/07/2026
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Job Description:
Job Profile - Pri Senior ESA - 015275.pdf – 232KB Opens in a new window
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Expected date of interview:
2 July 2026
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DBS level:
An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk
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Welsh language level - verbal
Level 5 - You will need to be able to communicate fluently in Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
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Closing Date:
25/06/2026, 12:00
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The Rewards
We’re proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers.
Competitive salary
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
Access to staff health and wellbeing support
Personal development and career progression
Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies
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Additional Information
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. Please Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email:
[email protected] or contact 01267 234567 and ask for ‘Recruitment’ to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
Please see the ‘How we Recruit’ guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.
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