The Governing Body wish to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and passionate headteacher who 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 in maintaining and developing our school in partnership with the staff, governors, parents and the local authority

- Raise standards of attainment and achievement for all pupils

- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Additional Learning Needs including moderate learning difficulties provision to support pupils within the learning support classes who are an integral part of the school

- Demonstrate a sound knowledge of Child Protection and Safeguarding practices and policies

- Have a detailed working knowledge of Curriculum for Wales

- Lead, manage and motivate staff and pupils

- Demonstrate a proven track record in school leadership, management and school improvement

- Promote the development of dynamic teamwork and collective responsibility across the whole school

- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills

- Ensure the efficient and effective management of the budget and all resources within the school

- Understand the importance of the school at the heart of its community

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.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Check (child’s list) from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Please note that shortlisting for this post will take place on Monday March 17th 2025 and interviews for this post will take place on Monday March 24th 2025.

Potential candidates are welcome to visit the school on Wednesday 5th March 2025 at 1.30pm for an informal tour of the school, can potential candidates please contact the school in advance if they will be attending the walk around. 

Welsh language is not a requirement of the post.