Headteacher - Ogmore Vale Primary School
Job description
32.5 hours per week
Start Date: January 2026
Ogmore Vale Primary School is situated north of Bridgend and close to junction 36 of the M4 motorway. The school serves a diverse catchment and is at the heart of the local community with a friendly staff. The school is on a developmental journey and has 300 pupils on roll, which includes 3 learning resource bases.
Due to the promotion of the substantive headteacher we are seeking an experienced and successful Headteacher or school leader who has significant management experience with proven leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills. They will be committed to leading by example and working in partnership with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the local community to provide an environment in which staff and pupils are supported to thrive and achieve their full potential.
We are seeking a Headteacher with a clear vision to continue the drive for high standards in the school. You will provide leadership to the school to maintain its success and to ensure high quality education for all pupils and to continue to raise standards of achievement.
Applicants applying for their first Headteacher appointment must hold the NPQH.
Following their appointment the newly appointed Headteacher will recruit a Deputy Headteacher due to the substantive deputy being successful in securing a promotional post.
Interested candidates are invited to attend school on Tuesday 20th May at 3.30pm for an informal tour. Please contact the school office advising your intention to attend: 01656 815640.
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: 04 June 2025
Shortlisting Date: 10 June 2025
Interview Date: 24 & 25 June 2025
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person SpecificationOgmore Vale Primary 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.