Headteacher - Pengeulan Primary School

Salary: Leadership Scale

Headteacher - Pengeulan Primary School

Penrhiwceiber Rd

Miskin

Mt Ash

RCT

CF45 3UW

Salary: L12 – L18 (£66,430p.a. - £77,000p.a.)

Start Date: 01 September 2025

NOR: 134 (including Nursery)

The Governing Body of Pengeulan Primary School are seeking to appoint an inspirational and progressive Headteacher to help the Governing Body move the School forward.

We are proud of the nurturing, welcoming and friendly environment we have created and as we grow, we are keen to retain our sense of community. Staff within our School demonstrate a passion and commitment, through strong teamwork, that results in good results and a positive and enjoyable experience for our pupils.

We are looking for a Headteacher who:-

• Is dedicated to excellence in education;
• A strategic thinker with a clear vision for continued success who will work closely and effectively with the school’s governing body;
• A professional with proven leadership, management and interpersonal skills;
• A leader who inspires, motivates and empowers others;
• Someone with high standards and expectations – ensuring every child receives the best education;
• Is an excellent communicator who will inspire children, parents and staff alike;
• Is committed to further developing and building on existing partnerships with our families and the wider community;

• Has a strong commitment to working in partnership with staff, governors, parents and the wider community.

We can offer:-

• A highly professional, talented, innovative and happy teaching and support team who are committed to progression and change in order to further the development of the school;

• A supportive, committed and engaged Governing Body who are dedicated to working in partnership to achieve the best for all our children.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to take our school to the next stage in its development.

The closing date for this post is the 1 st of May 2025 at 12.00 Midday.

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 favourably than an application made in English.