The Governing body wish to appoint a practising and committed Catholic who will be an enthusiastic, inspirational and passionate headteacher. The successful candidate will work in partnership with a dedicated and caring staff, a supportive governing body and happy, motivated and receptive children. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate.
The successful applicant will be able to:
- Demonstrate a clear vision for Catholic education
- Demonstrate a clear vision in maintaining and developing our school in partnership with the staff, governors, parents, the diocese and the local authority
- Promote the development of dynamic teamwork and collective responsibility across the whole school
- Lead, manage and motivate staff and pupils
- Raise standards of attainment and achievement for all pupils
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills
- Understand the importance of the school at the heart of its community
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Additional Learning Needs provision
- Ensure the efficient and effective management of the budget and all resources within the school
- Demonstrate a proven track record in school leadership, management and school improvement.
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Applicants are required to be a serving headteacher or have NPQH before being shortlisted.
Interested candidates are welcome to visit the school, as a group, at 1.30pm on Friday 6th June, 2025. Please contact the school by email if you intend attending this informal visit.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Check (child’s list) from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
The successful candidate will be appointed by the Governors to the Catholic Education Service Contract.
Applicants are invited to apply using the Catholic Education Service Senior Leadership application form ONLY.
The closing date for completed applications is Monday June 9th 2025
Please note that shortlisting for this post will take place on Monday 16th June 2025 and interviews for this post will take place on Monday 23rd June 2025.
Welsh language is not a requirement of the post.
