Secondary School Improvement Partner at Cambrian Learning Trust

The Trust Secondary School Improvement Partner will work as part of the central school improvement team with specific responsibility for leading school improvement work in 4 secondaries. The role will work closely with senior leaders to plan and evaluate school improvement priorities and broker central/external support as needed.

They will lead the strategy for creating highly effective transition from primary through to sixth form, so that all pupils thrive at every step and academic progress can be maximised (this will include both pastoral and academic strategies). They will lead the strategy for sixth form education, working closely with sixth form leaders to develop an excellent reputation, high retention rates, best practice in all areas and strong outcomes for all pupils.

Main duties:

• Secondary School Improvement Partner
• Lead Secondary Heads meetings
• Deploy Secondary Teaching and Learning Lead
• Organise and manage school reviews (Secondary)
• Work with data systems to track secondary data
• Report to CLT Board

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong desirable to have current Ofsted training
• Must have recent Headship experience
• Strong desirable to have proven experience in improving attendance and outcomes for disadvantaged pupils

Closing date: 9am on 7th September 2026.

We reserve the right to close the advert early therefore we recommend applying early. Interview date to be arranged in due course.

Cambrian Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and preventing extremism.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.  All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches for publicly available information.

Cambrian Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from a range of backgrounds to represent diversity in line with our schools’ community.