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 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) 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.
The closing date for completed applications is Wednesday 30th September at 12:00pm.
Please note that shortlisting for this post will take place on Wednesday October 7th and interviews for this post will take place on Friday October 16th 2026.
Potential candidates are welcome to visit the school on Monday September 21st at 1.15pm for an informal tour of the school. If you wish to attend, please contact the school office to confirm your attendance.
Welsh language is not a requirement of the post.
Mae Maesmarchog Community 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.