To commence: 1st January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter
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
- Promote the development of dynamic and creative teamwork with collective responsibility across the whole school
- Have a detailed working knowledge of the Curriculum for Wales 2022
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Additional Learning Needs provision
- Demonstrate a sound knowledge on Child Protection and Safeguarding practices and policies
- 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
- 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.
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 on 23rd September 2025 between 2.30-3.30pm. Please contact the school if you intend attending this informal visit.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Check (child’s list) from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
The closing date for completed applications is Friday 26th September 2025 at noon.
Please note that shortlisting for this post will take place on Tuesday 30th September and interviews will take place on 10th October 2025.
Welsh language is not a requirement of the post.
Mae Ynysfach Primary School yn ymrwymedig i ddiogelu a hyrwyddo lles plant, pobl ifanc ac oedolion agored i newid, ac mae’n disgwyl i’r holl staff a gwirfoddolwyr ddeall a rhannu’r ymrwymiad hwn. Mae ymrwymiad cyffredin gennym i ddatblygu diwylliant o barch, lle na chaiff gwahaniaethu ei oddef. Rydym yn croesawu pob cais, gan gynnwys ceisiadau gan bobl o grwpiau sydd wedi’u tangynrychioli ar sail ethnigrwydd, rhywedd, trawsrywedd, oedran, anabledd, cyfeiriadedd rhywiol neu grefydd.
