Penllergaer Primary School : Deputy Head and Class Teacher

Penllergaer Primary School
Pontarddulais Road, Penllergaer, Swansea.
SA4 9DB
Tel: 01792 892354
Email: penllergaerprimaryschool@penllergaer.swansea.sch.uk

Penllergaer Primary School is situated in Penllergaer, Swansea. We are a school that prides itself on its ethos, environment and the desire to do the very best for all within the school community. Penllergaer Primary has two specialist units for pupils with Profound and Multiple learning difficulties. The infant facility is for children 3 - 7 years of age and the junior facility caters for 7 - 11 years old. There is a maximum of 6 children in each provision. Our Mission Statement is 'Our School Is For Everyone'. We are supported by our excellent, committed Governing Body and a dedicated, enthusiastic and talented team of staff who work hard to ensure our pupils receive the best possible start in life.

The headteacher and governors are keen to appoint a skilled and motivated leader to the post of Deputy Headteacher to join our friendly and professional team.

The right candidate for this position will have experience of teaching and leading a subject, key stage or year group. They must have a proven track record of being able to plan strategically to lead, manage, motivate and inspire teams of teachers in innovative strategies to improve learning and teaching.

The Governors are keen to appoint a highly motivated and excellent teacher with energy and enthusiasm to the position of Deputy Head to start on 1 September 2025.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A team of professional, active and enthusiastic teachers and support staff who are committed to developing and raising standards, promoting well-being and positive success for all pupils;
• A strong leadership group to support driving the school's vision.
• A happy atmosphere that offers a caring, safe and welcoming environment
• A supportive environment that promotes high expectations
• Enthusiastic children and supportive staff, parents and governors
• A dedicated governing body with high expectations for the life and work of the school
• A safe and nurturing site blessed with wonderful indoor and outdoor spaces
• A commitment to continuous professional learning at all levels

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner, with the ability to drive and implement a forward-thinking and forward-thinking curriculum across the school
• Show enthusiasm and commitment to working in partnership with children, staff, governors, parents and the local community.
• Will be an inspiring, supportive and enthusiastic leader who can also work as part of a team and inspire children and staff to reach their full potential.
• Support the inclusive ethos that drives the school and have the ability to use educational and multi-agency networks to initiate and develop positive changes.
• Play a significant role in the strategic direction of the school and be flexible and progressive in your approach using energy and enthusiasm.
• Be a caring, reflective and excellent practitioner who puts the welfare of our young people at the heart of your approach.
• Possess management skills, clear leadership, and excellent oral and written communication skills, and interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Be able to explain, use and implement the range of methods used in self-evaluation when improving schools.

All prospective applicants are invited to go on a tour of the school, at 4 pm on 9 OR 10 April 2025.
Places for this tour must be booked in advance. This can be done by contacting the school office at penllergaerprimaryschool@penllergaer.swansea.sch.uk

Alternatively, more information can be found on our school website: https://www.penllergaerprimaryschool.co.uk/

Candidates on the short list will be required to demonstrate their excellent teaching by observing lessons to be agreed with the headteacher.

Visit to Penllergaer Primary School: 4 pm on 9 OR 10 April 2025. Contact the school to make an appointment.
Closing date for applications: 6 May 2025 at midday
Shortlisting: 7 May 2025
Lesson Observations: Week commencing 12 May 2025
Interviews: 22 May 2025

Application forms and further details are available on the Swansea Teaching Jobs website: https://www.swansea.gov.uk/schooljobs

Application form - headteacher/deputy headteacher ( Word doc, 171 KB )

Penllergaer Primary - Deputy Headteacher - Job Description ( PDF, 241 KB )

PENLLERGAER PRIMARY - DEPUTY HEADTEACHER - PERSON SPECIFICATION ( PDF, 122 KB )

Submit your letter of application and your completed application form to the School office, at penllergaerprimaryschool@penllergaer.swansea.sch.uk for the attention of the headteacher. All applicants will be responded to, to confirm receipt of the application.

Within Swansea Council there is a principle "Safeguarding is Everyone's Business", and this applies to all employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors of Swansea Council. More details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding

Safeguarding: The Authority, in accordance with the Corporate Safeguarding Policy, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Authority expects all staff to undertake mandatory safeguarding training on safeguarding children and adults and to have the latest information on it.

Any offer of employment will be subject to more detailed disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applicants must be registered with CGA before employment begins.

We are committed to safeguarding the children's welfare and expect all staff to share this commitment. A more detailed DBS check is required for the successful candidate.