About the vacancy
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Vacancy ID:
3723
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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:
Carmarthenshire
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Grade:
Associate ESA (13-15)
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Salary:
£58,400 - £61,271
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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 :
£30.27 - £31.76
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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
Associate Educational Support Adviser (Literacy – Welsh)
Permanent
Soulbury Scale -13-15 + SPA points
To commence October 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
We are seeking an outstanding and inspirational practitioner with strong leadership experience in Language, Literacy and Communication (Welsh) to join our School Improvement Team as an Associate Educational Support Adviser.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly effective practitioner to extend their influence beyond their own school and contribute to system-wide improvement in literacy outcomes, particularly reading, writing and oracy, across our schools.
Over the next two years, there will be a particular strategic focus on improving reading across the Local Authority, and the successful candidate will play a key role in driving this priority forward.
Working as part of the Local Authority School Improvement Team, you will support the delivery of high-quality, equitable education in line with Curriculum for Wales, collaborating with school leaders to strengthen teaching, learning, leadership and learner outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Literacy Leadership (Welsh)
Lead and support the improvement of Language, Literacy and Communication (English), with a particular focus on raising standards in reading, alongside writing and oracy.
Collaborative School Improvement
Work alongside headteachers and senior leaders to support self-evaluation, improvement planning and sustained progress in literacy outcomes.
Professional Learning & Capacity Building
Design, facilitate and model high-quality professional learning, particularly in reading pedagogy, assessment and intervention.
Curriculum for Wales
Provide expert guidance to support the design and delivery of coherent, progressive literacy provision aligned to Curriculum for Wales.
Teaching & Learning
Work directly with practitioners through coaching, modelling and in-class support to improve teaching quality and learner engagement.
System Leadership
Contribute to Local Authority priorities, working collaboratively across schools, clusters and partners to secure alignment and impact.
Who We Are Looking For
A highly effective classroom practitioner and leader in Language, Literacy and Communication (Welsh), with demonstrable impact on learner outcomes.
A proven track record in leading school improvement, particularly in raising standards in literacy.
Strong understanding of Curriculum for Wales, assessment and progression.
Experience of leading professional learning, coaching or supporting improvement beyond your own classroom.
A skilled communicator with the ability to influence, challenge and support school leaders and practitioners.
A strong commitment to equity, inclusion and improving outcomes for all learners.
The ability to communicate effectively in both Welsh and English in order to support schools and stakeholders across the Local Authority.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Craig Davies
Lead for School Improvement
07584 003550
[email protected]
Closing date: 16/09/2026
Shortlisting: 17/09/2026
Interviews: 25/09/2026
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Job Description:
Job Profile - Associate ESA - 015106.pdf – 206KB Opens in a new window
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Expected date of interview:
25 September 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:
16/09/2026, 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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Anonymous Recruitment
We adopt an ‘anonymous recruitment’ approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.
We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
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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.
Right to work eligibility: Every employer in the UK must carry out a Right to Work check before a new employee starts work. This is a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and applies to every worker, regardless of nationality.
All applicants will be asked about their nationality and whether they are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to confirm whether you are eligible to apply for the vacancy and to work for the Council or its partner organisations.
Carmarthenshire County Council holds a valid sponsorship licence. However, applicants who require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route must meet all eligibility criteria set out by the UK Government under the points-based immigration system. Before submitting an application, you should check whether the role meets the eligibility criteria in the UK Government guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. Please note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or any offer of employment may be 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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