Deputy Headteacher - Ysgol Craig y Don

Salary: L4 - L8 - £54,541 - £60,203 per annum

Ysgol Craig y Don

Clarence Drive, Llandudno

Tel: (01492) 878906

Headteacher: Ms. S. Thomas (Coy)

Number of pupils: 296

Required for November 2025 or as soon as possible

DEPUTY HEADTEACHER

Salary: L4 - L8 - £54,541 - £60,203 per annum

Hours: Full time, Permanent

The Governors of Ysgol Craig y Don are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic, Deputy Headteacher. The successful applicant will be a member of the Senior Leadership Team. Working closely with the Headteacher and other leaders the successful candidate will lead, manage, monitor and evaluate the school's performance, devising and leading effective programmes for further school improvement where necessary. We are looking for someone who has exceptional teaching ability and can demonstrate high levels of commitment to pupil achievement and the development of the whole child. We need a strong team player, with excellent organisation and interpersonal skills, who is able to support, lead and inspire colleagues and children alike.

We wish to appoint someone who:

• is an excellent class teacher who can model good practice;
• has a proven track record of promoting and delivering high standards of achievement;
• has experience of working as part of a successful team;
• is energetic, enthusiastic and enjoys new challenges and leading change;
• has the ability to respond positively to challenges and share the school's positive vision;
• has the ability to carry out tasks and responsibilities allocated by the headteacher;
• has experience of developing the Curriculum for Wales;
• has fluent verbal and written skills in Welsh and English, or with a commitment to achieving this.

In return we offer:

• excellent professional development and career opportunities;
• happy and friendly children with an enthusiasm for learning;
• a caring and supportive ethos;
• an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking school.

Due to the nature of the post the successful candidate will be subject to a disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service. It is a requirement that successful candidate will need to register with the Education Workforce Council prior to commencing employment.

For further information regarding the post or to arrange a visit, please contact the school on 01492 878906.

Please note the authority no longer issues application forms and does not accept CVs.

Closing date: Midnight, Tuesday 10th June 2025.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding - qualifications and references will be verified. If not informed within 3 weeks of the closing date, candidates must assume they have not been shortlisted for interview and will therefore not be notified in writing. In promoting equal opportunities Conwy welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. All disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

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