Headteacher

To start September 2026

Salary: L18 – L24, £79,288 - £91,836

Located in Croesyceiliog, within the growing town of Cwmbran, Croesyceiliog Primary School is a happy and nurturing community where staff and pupils truly “learn to live and love to learn.” We are committed to helping every child discover, develop, and extend their potential, preparing them to become resourceful, resilient, and reflective members of society. Alongside our strong focus on high‑quality learning, we place equal importance on the wellbeing, care, and personal growth of every pupil.

We are seeking an inspirational headteacher who brings energy, vision, and a deep commitment to helping all pupils thrive. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership and management skills, enabling staff to flourish in their roles and ensuring parents are fully engaged with the school’s direction and values. This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who is passionate about shaping a vibrant, ambitious, and inclusive school community.

We offer you a warm welcome into a friendly, hardworking team of professionals, along with a strong commitment to your ongoing professional development.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Jonny Raine (Chair of Governors).

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post requires registration with the EWC - Education Workforce Council.

You are welcome to submit your application form in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Friday 10th April 2026

Shortlisting: Wednesday 15th April 2026

Visits to school: Tuesday 24th March 2026 (Please contact the school to make arrangements.)

Interviews: Monday 20th April 2026, with some candidates also required to attend on Tuesday 21st April 2026 depending on the outcome of the first day.

Further details of the interview days will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

We are a registered Disability Confident Employer and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.