Headteacher / Acting Headteacher (Ysgol Bro Caereinion)

Salary: ISR: 19 - 25 (Group 5a)

Headteacher / Acting Headteacher (Ysgol Bro Caereinion)
Job description

Welsh Language Skills are essential for this position

HEADTEACHER / ACTING HEATEACHER
(secondment welcomed)
Required for 1st September 2025
ISR: 19 - 25 (Group 5a)
Number of pupils: ~ 491
The Governing Body are seeking to appoint an ambitious, dynamic and visionary Headteacher /Acting Headteacher to join the school at the start of an exciting new chapter as it becomes the flagship Welsh medium school in Montgomeryshire. This school is in the market town of Llanfair Caereinion, in a beautiful rural area of Mid Wales, eight miles from Welshpool and
within an hour's drive from Aberystwyth. Estyn, in its core report, April 2024, states that Ysgol Bro Caereinion 'is a welcoming school community where pupils are treated with respect. Nearly all pupils behave very well in lessons
and around the school buildings. They engage positively in their learning.
To read the report in full click on this link: Inspection report Ysgol Bro Caereinion 2024 This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic and innovative individual with a proven track record of operating at a senior management level, with well-developed strategic and operational leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills. You will be committed to delivering high quality learning to all pupils and to working in partnership with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the community to provide an environment in which staff and pupils are supported in achieving their full potential.
There is a golden opportunity to help shape the school's future as it embarks on its journey along the Welsh language continuum, promoting bilingual excellence and enriching the lives of our pupils and community. If you are passionate about innovative education, committed to nurturing a thriving Welsh-speaking environment, and eager to inspire the next generation of
confident, bilingual learners, we would love to hear from you.
The Governing Body is committed to finding a new headteacher / acting headteacher who will:
• be an inspirational and innovative leader, and an effective manager of change.
• demonstrate a commitment to achieving Ysgol Bro Caereinion's Welsh language vision.
• focus on continuous improvement, driving quality and standards and motivating staff and pupils alike.
• bring energy and drive to developing and delivering the school's vision and
strategic direction.
This is an advertisement for the post of Headteacher/Acting Headteacher where oral and written fluency in both Welsh and English is essential. (Welsh competency Level 5)
Please do not hesitate to contact the Chair of the Governing Body - Myfanwy Alexander - pylonmyf@hotmail.co.uk or the school's Lead School Improvement Adviser Mrs Delyth Jones - delyth.jones1@powys.gov.uk for an informal chat.
Visits to the school are welcome and can be arranged by contacting the Chair of the Governing Body.
If you are applying for secondment from your current job, you must ensure that you have received full approval from your governing body.
To apply for the role please visit www.powys.gov.uk or email recruitment@powys.gov.uk