Head of Languages, Literacy and Communication Faculty
Package available TLR 2c £8426 with additional Recruitment and retention up to £4000
Start Date: January 2026 (or sooner if possible)
Closing Date: Friday 17th August 2025
Interviews Scheduled: Week of 8th September 2025
Join an outstanding team in a wonderful school. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious professional looking to enhance their leadership and coaching or mentoring skills, as well as thrive as an inspiring teacher in a truly inclusive environment. LLC results at GHS are very strong and improving.
As a leader, you will shape opinion, influence practice, and drive improvement across GHS and other schools within PCC and beyond.
You will need to:
Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven record of securing excellent outcomes for students.
Demonstrate strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate colleagues.
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Be committed to inclusion and high expectations for all learners.
Be reflective, resilient, and open to professional growth.
Have experience of coaching or mentoring others, or a clear commitment to developing these skills.
Be able to work collaboratively within and beyond your faculty.
Be passionate about continuous improvement and innovative practice.
Be flexible, proactive, and solution focused.
If you are an inspirational and aspirational leader, passionate about pupil progress and supporting the growth of others, we would love to hear from you.
Why choose Gwernyfed High School?
Here at Gwernyfed, we pride ourselves on our positive and inclusive school culture where pupils are motivated and eager to learn. We offer a supportive environment that prioritises staff wellbeing and professional development, giving you the opportunity to use your vision to shape and lead a fantastic team. Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures that you will find numerous opportunities for growth in your leadership role, enhancing both your skills and career path. Plus, with an outstanding location and brilliant pupils, you will be part of a dynamic community centred around excellence.
We welcome applications from candidates across all school sectors.
If you are ready to make a significant impact in our school and guide the pupils towards excellence, we would love to hear from you. We believe in empowering educators like you to effect real change in our pupils’ lives, and we are excited about the possibilities that lie ahead.
Join our vibrant team at our unique location, just a short journey from major locations! We’re approximately 1 hour 15 minutes from Cardiff, Swansea, and Newport, with only 40 minutes to Hereford and Abergavenny, and a convenient 35 minutes from Llandrindod Wells. Come and thrive with us.
Interested candidates should complete the Powys County Council Teacher Application Form.
We are looking forward to receiving your application and eagerly anticipate the possibility of you joining our dedicated team here at Gwernyfed High School. Together, let’s make a difference!
Safeguarding Statement
Gwernyfed High School PCC 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.
Gwernyfed High School PCC 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.