Deputy Headteacher - Aberdare Town Church in Wales Primary School

Salary: L05 - L09 (£52,985 - £58,488 per annum)

Deputy Headteacher - Aberdare Town Church in Wales Primary School

Aberdare Town Church in Wales Primary School

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Gair Duw Gorau Dysg

God’s word is the Best Learning

Salary: L05 – L09 (£52,985 - £58,488 per annum)

Start Date: 01 January 2025 or as soon as possible

NOR: 305

Are you looking for an exciting challenge and an opportunity to make a difference as a Deputy Headteacher?

The Headteacher and Governing Body are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Deputy Headteacher to work as part of a highly motivated and experienced team in taking the school forward in the next stage of its development. Aberdare Town Church Primary School is a very good school that is continually striving for excellence. It is an ideal prospect for someone looking to further their career and make a positive difference as a Deputy Headteacher.

The Headteacher and Governing Body are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Deputy Headteacher with a passion for school improvement and exemplary classroom practice.

We are looking for:

• An experienced practitioner, fully supportive of the Christian ethos of the school, whowill continue to build strong links with the local Church and community
• A strategic thinker with proven leadership, management and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to teamwork and partnerships
• A passion and dedication to excellence in education and high expectations
• A leader who inspires, motivates and empowers others
• An excellent classroom practitioner who is equally passionate about the emotional and academic development of every child in their care.
• An innovative and knowledgeable individual with the confidence to lead on the school’s vision for the new curriculum

We can offer you:

• A warm and friendly environment built on Christian values.
• Enthusiastic, inquisitive and friendly children
• a hardworking, committed and highly-skilled staff team
• supportive parents and governing body
• a commitment to your professional development

If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact Emma Saunders (HR Officer) on Telephone Number: (01443) 444525 or email [email protected] .

The closing date for this post is Friday 19 July 2024 at 12 Noon.

Should you be shortlisted for interview, lesson observations will take place on Monday 16 September and Tuesday 17 September 2024.

PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.

The Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.