Head of School Improvement and Development

The Head of School Improvement and Development will collaborate with school leaders across the city. This role involves designing and implementing changes in response to Welsh Government's review of school improvement across Wales.

The primary focus will be on ensuring excellence in teaching and learning, and equity for all, through continuous school improvement and collaboration. Building on the initial co-construction between the Local Authority and Headteachers, the role will enhance school improvement through school-to-school support and develop self-improving school systems in Cardiff.

The role requires a deep understanding of schools, a passion for education, and strong leadership skills. You will build on existing relationships with schools, governors, partners, and communities to ensure inclusive education in safe environments. The focus is on innovative service development for vulnerable children, high-quality service provision, and support to schools. Strong communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills are essential. The role demands programme management and resilience to implement impactful strategies. Determination is also key with an ability to work swiftly to support Cardiff Schools in all aspects of the role.

Bydd y Pennaeth Gwella a Datblygu Ysgolion yn cydweithio ag arweinwyr ysgolion ar draws y ddinas. Mae'r rôl hon yn cynnwys cynllunio a gweithredu newidiadau mewn ymateb i adolygiad Llywodraeth Cymru o wella ysgolion ledled Cymru.

Y prif ffocws fydd sicrhau rhagoriaeth mewn addysgu a dysgu, a thegwch i i bawb, trwy gydweithio a gwella ysgolion yn barhaus. Gan adeiladu ar y cyd-ddatblygu cychwynnol rhwng yr Awdurdod Lleol a Phenaethiaid, bydd y rôl yn hybu'r broses gwella ysgolion trwy gefnogaeth ysgol i ysgol ac yn datblygu systemau hunan-wella ysgolion yng Nghaerdydd.

Mae'r rôl yn gofyn am ddealltwriaeth ddofn o ysgolion, angerdd am addysg, a sgiliau arweinyddiaeth cryf. Byddwch yn adeiladu ar y berthynas bresennol gydag ysgolion, llywodraethwyr, partneriaid a chymunedau i sicrhau addysg gynhwysol mewn amgylcheddau diogel. Mae'r ffocws ar ddatblygu gwasanaethau arloesol ar gyfer plant sy'n agored i niwed, darparu gwasanaeth o ansawdd uchel, a chefnogi ysgolion. Mae sgiliau cyfathrebu, negodi ac eirioli cryf yn hanfodol. Mae'r rôl yn mynnu sgiliau rheoli rhaglenni a gwydnwch i weithredu strategaethau effeithiol. Mae'n allweddol hefyd bod yn benderfynol, gyda'r gallu i weithio'n gyflym i gefnogi ysgolion Caerdydd ym mhob agwedd ar y rôl.