Deputy Headteacher - Parc Lewis Primary

Salary: L8 to L12 - £57,064 to £62,966

Deputy Headteacher - Parc Lewis Primary

Start Date: January 2025

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. Parc Lewis Primary School is an exceptional and unique school and has a strong commitment to achieving the best opportunities and outcomes for its learners and the whole school community.

We are dedicated to providing our pupils with an environment and attitude that stimulates a love of learning, the skills to persevere, and a sense of pride in all aspects of school life.

Attracting pupils from a wide catchment area, our location in Treforest and close proximity to the University of South Wales contributes to our school’s rich diversity of ethnicity, cultures and languages. We are very proud of our inclusive teaching and learning environment and the “warm, caring ethos” within the school, as recognised by ESTYN 2022.

We are looking for a Deputy Head Teacher who;

Has recent experience of significant leadership through Progression Step 1 to Progression Step 3.

· Will be highly visible within the school community, working actively, developing effective and integrated community and school working relationships.

· Recognises the importance of strong, positive pupil well-being and promotes the whole school values through nurturing resilience, creativity and curiosity.

· Actively promotes and celebrates diversity across the school community.

· Is an exemplary teacher with the highest expectations of themselves and others.

· Has high expectations for the teaching, learning, behaviour and attitudes across the school to ensure appropriate challenges and progress for all learners.

· Has proven skills to model and develop high quality teaching and learning.

· Be an advocate of children’s rights and the rights respecting ethos.

· Promote and lead professional learning that impacts upon pedagogy, supporting professional growth across our school.

· Leads by example, and has proven experience and success, of ‘assessment for learning’ across the Progression Steps 1-3.

· Has a good understanding of the National Mission for Wales, Curriculum and assessment.

· Is a strategic thinker with proven leadership experience, good organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.

We can offer;

· 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 Jo Thomas, (HR) on Telephone Number: (01443) 444526 or email [email protected]

The closing date for this post is 3rd October 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.

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 favorably than an application made in English.