Deputy Headteacher - Rhos Y Fedwen Primary School

Salary: Leadership Range L5-L9 (£52,985-£58,488 per annum) - Full time

Rhos Y Fedwen Primary School is situated in the community of Rassau, on the outskirts of Ebbw Vale. The school has exceptional grounds and excellent resources. It is an open and friendly school with a dedicated staff, who work hard to create a positive, caring ethos.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, innovative and inspirational Deputy Headteacher, who will hold ALNco responsibility, and is an outstanding practitioner committed to developing teaching and learning of the highest quality.

The successful candidate will be able to:

• Provide clear, inspirational ideas for raising educational standards in all departments of the school.
• Have the vision for further development to achieve a consistently high performance
• Possesses excellent leadership, management, communication and personal skills
• Have the skills and knowledge to lead and develop curriculum reform
• Have the ability to promote effective teamwork
• Promote values that maintain a disciplined, orderly school with a caring ethos
• Have the ability to build on the very good links that have been established with our families, the wider community, local employers and neighbouring schools
• Understand that our success depends upon mutual respect and collaboration with the whole school community.

In return Governors will support the successful candidate in all aspects of school life; thereby creating practice of effective learning and development throughout the school and its community.

NOR 119 (Including Nursery)

Thorough pre -employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The post holder will be required to complete an application for an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Records including Child Barred list.

This post requires a registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) under the category of School Teacher and registration will need to be in place prior to commencement in the role. Information on how to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) can be found on the following website http://www.ewc.wales/ or by telephoning 02920 460099.

Closing Date: Thursday 3 rd October 2024, 12:00 Midday

Shortlisting: Friday 4 th October 2024

School Council Interview and Lesson Observations for shortlisted candidates tobe confirmed directly with shortlisted candidates

Interview Date: Thursday 24th October 2024

We welcome applications in Welsh, please complete Welsh Job Application Form.