Headteacher (Priory Church in Wales Primary School)

Salary: ISR:10-16  

Headteacher (Priory Church in Wales Primary School)
Job description
HEADTEACHER

ISR:10-16 NOR: 156

Required for January 2025

Priory Church in Wales Primary School is a creative pioneering school with the wellbeing of children, families and staff anchored on a strong Christian ethos. We are located in the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, in a beautiful part of the world, where children benefit from outdoor learning.

The Governing Body of this successful Primary School wishes to appoint an experienced, inspirational and enthusiastic Headteacher who:

• is a highly collaborative leader with proven expertise in raising standards and providing strategic leadership and direction
• is effective in developing and motivating staff at all levels and can promote the school as a learning organisation
• understands the context and values of a Church in Wales school
• is an excellent classroom practitioner with proven track record of successful classroom practice
• has a clear vision to further develop the school whilst maintaining our school's ethos
• has experience of effective financial management
• has high aspirations for our pupils and will promote and celebrate their achievements
• will encourage pupils to lead their own learning and ensure that pupil voice makes a strong contribution to the strategic direction of the school
• has a commitment to delivering a nurture-based approach to pupils' wellbeing
• will lead and motivate pupils, staff and governors to create an effective culture of learning and continue to develop the Curriculum for Wales
• is able to communicate effectively at all levels, with our children, parents, governors and staff, and can create a close partnership between the school and the wider community
• understands the importance of supporting vulnerable learners and their families

This post currently carries a 2-day teaching commitment. We can offer you an enthusiastic and conscientious staff and governing body, who are committed to taking the school forward to ensure that every pupil achieves the outcomes of which they are capable.

As a school we can offer you the commitment of governors, staff and pupils to support you in maintaining the success of Priory Church in Wales Primary School.

You are encouraged to visit our school. Please contact the Chair of Governors, Cllr. Mathew Dorrance, via email to arrange a visit [email protected]

Closing date: 5/7/24

It is anticipated that short-listing and interviews will take place as follows

(may be subject to change):

Short-listing: 9/7/24

Interviews: 16/7/24

This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check