Deputy Head Teacher - Ysgol Bro Gwaun

Salary: Pay Scale Within: L16 £73,426 - L20 £80,865

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Full Time/Permanent Post

Pay: Leadership Scale 16-20

Required for September 2025.

We are seeking an exceptional, innovative and committed Deputy Headteacher to join our leadership team at Ysgol Bro Gwaun; a vibrant and forward-thinking school where bilingualism, inclusion, and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.

As a school, we are proud to celebrate our diverse community and bilingual identity. Our vision is clear: to foster a supportive, ambitious, and inclusive environment in which every learner can thrive and every member of staff feels valued. Guided by our ethos, "Angori doeth, dyfodol disglair" - Wise anchoring, bright future - we strive towards excellence in all aspects of school life.

We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who:

• Is an inspiring leader with a proven track record of school improvement and a passion for raising standards
• Is committed to promoting an inclusive, nurturing, and bilingual learning environment
• Demonstrates innovative thinking, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead and motivate others
• Will work closely with the Headteacher and wider leadership team to shape strategic priorities and deliver on our shared vision
• Is deeply invested in the success and wellbeing of all pupils and staff

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community
• Enthusiastic and respectful pupils who are eager to learn
• A dedicated staff team committed to professional growth and collaboration
• A genuine opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of the school

Welsh language skills are essential.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Mr Paul Edwards, Headteacher at the school head.teacher@ysgolbrogwaun.com or 01348 872268.

Closing date: 24 th April 2025

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

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• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing hrsystemsteam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
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• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2023.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are essential. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.