Deputy Headteacher - Croesty Primary School

32.5 hours per week

Permanent - Required for September 2026

The Governing Body of Croesty Primary School is seeking to appoint an excellent Deputy Headteacher to join our leadership team, who will support the Headteacher in realising our school vision for every child to...'Be kind, be respectful, be ambitious'.

Croesty Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic, committed and ambitious Deputy Headteacher to join an experienced and dedicated team in taking the school forward in the next stage of its development. We are looking for someone with a passion for school improvement and exemplary classroom practice who will drive sustained school improvement. It is an ideal prospect for someone looking to further their career and make a positive difference as a Deputy Headteacher.

As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a key role in both the strategic direction and the day-to-day leadership of the school. You will champion excellence in teaching, learning and pastoral care and help to foster a culture where children flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

In return, we offer friendly and enthusiastic pupils, and a supportive governing body with a strong commitment to professional development and staff wellbeing. This is an opportunity to join Croesty Primary School and help shape our school at an exciting point in our journey.

We are looking for a candidate who is/has:

- a highly-effective experienced classroom practitioner;

- an excellent practitioner committed to high standards and driving school improvement;

- passionate about education and has the commitment and drive to lead curriculum developments and teaching and learning throughout the school, enabling all children to succeed;

- high expectations for the learning, behaviour, wellbeing and care for all pupils;

- eager to grow professionally;

- excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills to motivate and drive initiatives within the school and across the wider community;

- a team player;

- someone with the personality and drive to support the Headteacher and Governors in leading and managing the school.

We are inviting prospective candidates to have a tour of the school on Tuesday 21st April at 16:15. If you would like to attend this visit, please confirm your attendance with Amanda Jenkins, Senior Administrative Officer on 01656 815890, or email admin@croestyps.bridgend.cymru

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

Closing Date: 29 April 2026

Shortlisting Date: 01 May 2026

Lesson observations: Week beginning Monday 11th May 2026

Interview Dates: 20th & 21st May 2026

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council

Job Description & Person Specification

Croesty Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.