Director of Education

We are recruiting a Director of Education at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Penallta House, Hengoed, CF82 7PG

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organisation.

We pay an attractive salary of £101,443 - £112,480 and offer excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

Education is central to our vision for a fair, ambitious and thriving Caerphilly, where every young person is supported to achieve their potential. This is a pivotal role with significant statutory responsibility.

You will lead school improvement and standards; ensure inclusive practice and high‑quality provision for learners with Additional Learning Needs; oversee safeguarding and school organisation; and shape our early years and youth services. As our principal education adviser, you will also provide strategic leadership that strengthens performance, equity and wellbeing across the whole system.

We are looking for a leader with deep knowledge of the Welsh education landscape -someone who can work confidently with Welsh Government, Estyn, elected members, and, crucially, build strong, trusted and collaborative relationships with our headteachers, governors and partners. You will bring an unwavering focus on improving outcomes for all learners and champion a culture that always places children and young people at the centre of every decision.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• A professional degree qualification in a relevant discipline.
• A post graduate Management / Leadership Qualification (or you are prepared to work towards).
• Knowledge and understanding of Welsh education legislation, statutory responsibilities of local authorities, and national policy frameworks.
• A proven track record of success in Senior Management and Leadership within Education.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, with the Executive Director, Robert Hartshorn, please email recruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk, or call 01443 864 879

Closing date: 16 April 2026

Shortlisting: 20 April 2026

Assessment Centre (in-person): 27 April 2026

Final interviews (in-person): 22 May 2026

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The political restrictions defined by the ‘Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990 as amended’ apply to you in respect of this post.