Minority Ethnic and Multilingual Learner Adviser (Primary)

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To express an interest in this post, please email Natasha Scales at eal@swansea.gov.uk and include: your name and current post; a contact telephone number; a summary of your experience, knowledge and skills relevant to the role (including ALN and multilingual learners) – maximum of 1000 words; confirmation that you have the support of your headteacher. Deadline for expressions of interest: 20 November at 5pm.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced primary practitioner to join the School Improvement Team as a Minority Ethnic and Multilingual Learner Adviser (Primary) on a secondment basis (0.5 FTE, 2.5 days per week) from 4 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter, until March 2027 in the first instance although grant depending, this could be extended until end of August 2027.

This role offers a valuable opportunity to work in partnership with schools across Swansea to evaluate provision, plan for improvement and strengthen outcomes for multilingual and EAL learners. The successful candidate will work alongside the existing MEGRT team to provide high-quality advice and guidance, contribute to the delivery of professional learning, and support schools to develop effective, equitable and inclusive practice.

A key workstream for this secondment will be reviewing and improving the team’s current guidance and resources at the interface between multilingual learners and Additional Learning Needs (ALN). We are particularly keen to hear from practitioners with strong practical experience of learners with dual EAL and ALN needs.

This is an excellent opportunity to influence practice across Swansea, contribute to local authority strategy and system-wide improvement, and work as part of a supportive and experienced team.

The successful candidate will need to meet the criteria on the attached job description and person specification.

Only teachers working in Swansea schools can apply.

The salary for this position will be paid under teachers pay and conditions, which is £33,371 - £51,942 per annum pro rata.

Shortlisting: 24 November
Proposed interview date: 2 December