We are excited to be able to offer this opportunity for a dynamic, inspirational and motivated school leader to help lead the school in managing significant change, promoting the highest standards and quality of teaching and learning along with pioneering ideas that will allow our students to gain a wide and varied experience across the curriculum.
We are looking for a leader with the skill vision and ability to inspire and enthuse the whole school community. You will be a collaborative leader, fully committed to the academic success, care and welfare of all students and staff. The successful candidate will need to clearly articulate how they will be able to promote excellent outcomes for all students.
Brecon High School is an 11-16 school serving the garrison town of Brecon and the wider rural area. There are currently 560 pupils on roll with around 19% of pupils being eligible for free school meals. 20% of pupils have a special educational need including around 4% who have a statement of need. The school runs an on-site Specialist Centre for pupils with ASD and moderate learning difficulties.
The school was placed into Special Measures in November 2022. This appointment is, therefore, critical to the school in terms of providing continuity to the learning experiences of pupils as well as adding important leadership capacity to enable the school to achieve its aims and ambitions over the coming years ahead.
The postholder will be required to undertake the professional duties and responsibilities of a Deputy Headteacher, as set out in the School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions document, and in accordance with the Practising Teacher Standards (Wales) and framework of professional standards for post-threshold teachers (STPCD).
The Deputy Headteacher will be expected to play a full and pro-active role at the school in order to develop, build and implement strategies to enhance learning and in the management of school resources.
Closing Date: 3rd May, 2024 (10am)
Shortlisting Date: 7th May, 2024
Interview Dates: 13th and 14th May, 2024
Commencement Date: 1st September 2024
Powys County Council/Brecon High School share a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vunerable adults. The commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to maximise opportunity, minimise risk and continuously promote a culture that embraces the ethos of safeguarding amongst the workforce.
Mae Cyngor Sir Powys/ Ysgol Uwchradd Aberhonddu yn rhannu ymrwymiad i ddiogelu a hyrwyddo lles plant, pobl ifanc ac oedolion diamddiffyn. Mae'r ymrwymiad yn cael ei danategu gan brosesau a gweithdrefnau cadarn sy'n ceisio cynddu cyfle, lleihau peryglon a hyrwyddo diwylliant sy'n cofleidio'r ethos o ddiogelu yn barhaus ymysg gweithlu.