Deputy Headteacher - Aberaeron Comprehensive School

Salary: 69,787 - 76,238 *

About the role
Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.

Job Start Date: 01/01/2026

Following the opportunity for the current post holder to take up a secondment offer, applications are invited from an experienced teacher and leader for the post of Deputy Headteacher -secondment, at Aberaeron Comprehensive School.

Aberaeron Comprehensive School is a naturally bilingual school; serving a wide catchment area in the centre of Ceredigion, with almost 600 pupils aged 11-19 on roll, including a successful 6 th form.

The Governors are searching for a person who has the ability to lead, manage, communicate and collaborate with others, who possesses the ability and experience to be a member of the Senior Leadership Team. The successful candidate will play a leading role in the process of evaluation and self-evaluation of the school's work and is also expected to provide guidance and leadership on whole school matters, which will require extensive experience and a proven track record in school leadership. The school has a high expectation of its pupils and the successful candidate is expected to promote and contribute to further improve these standards.

The person appointed will be expected to be able to offer ideas, develop policy and strategy and be able to evaluate the provision offered by the school.

The post will carry a range of responsibilities that reflect the successful candidate's strengths and interests. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Leader to further his/her professional development within the Senior Leadership Team in a supportive and stimulating environment.

The main responsibilities for the postholder are:

• Learning and Teaching
• Curriculum Newydd New curriculum
• Skills overview - literacy; numeracy; digital literacy
• Quality assurance and all book scrutiny processes; learning trips learner voice; lesson observation
• Staff absence (Overview, not administration)
• Options
• KS4 and KS5 Prospectus

Job Description and Person Specification

For an informal conversation, to arrange a visit to the school or further details about the position please contact Mr Owain Jones on 01545570217

Note: We reserve the right to amend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. Aspart of this commitment, certain roles withinour organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Pleasenote that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work

Schools and Culture
We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:

• School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
• Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
• Pupil Wellbeing:Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
• Education Governance: Data ; Governor Support, Policy support
• School Admissions
• Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
• Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
• Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes.
• Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training

Aberaeron Aberaeron is a picture perfect harbour town and is one of Ceredigion's best loved holiday destinations with fashionable places to stay and eat.
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