Headteacher @ Beca & Bro Brynach

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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 2551

Organisation:

Schools

Number of vacancies:

1

Contract type:

Permanent Full Time

Location:

Whitland, Carmarthenshire

Grade:

Head Teachers/Assistant Head Teachers/Deputy Head Teacher Pay and Conditions

If part time, the full time salary quoted (which is based on full time equivalent) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Salary From:

L11 - £67,531

Salary To:

L17 - £78,116

Contract Hours

Full-time

Come and join our team

Are you our next Headteacher?

These two rural schools are situated in a beautiful area of Carmarthenshire, close to the border of Pembrokeshire. They are newly federated schools, with a clear vision and a strong community ethos.

As Governors we are looking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Headteacher to lead a committed and enthusiastic team of Teachers and staff. Applications are invited from candidates who have a vision to further build and develop the Federation offering incredible experiences to staff and pupils.

We are looking for:

• Your strategic vision to build on the existing strengths of both schools and take full advantage of our newly federated status;
• Your ability to set and maintain high expectations of pupils' progress, attainment and behaviour, whilst ensuring that the wellbeing of staff and pupils is at the heart of all planning;
• Your ability to inspire, motivate and enthuse the whole school community with the confidence to set and work towards ambitious goals, stretching our capabilities;
• Your enthusiasm to seek and create new opportunities for our pupils, both within and outside the classroom, drawing on your own experience, expertise, and skills to develop a rich and broad offering in line with the principles of the Curriculum for Wales;
• Your strong and inclusive vision and commitment to Welshness, the Welsh language and culture, in keeping with the current ethos of both schools and the local community;
• Your integrity, creativity, resilience, and warmth as a teacher, leader, mentor, team member, and part of our community.

Our schools can offer you:

• A warm, welcoming and inclusive community that cares deeply about the success and wellbeing of our children and staff, and the future of our schools;
• A close-knit team of staff who are dedicated, hardworking, caring and committed to ongoing development;
• Pupils who have a real sense of belonging and Welsh identity, who are creative, kind, happy, and enthusiastic about learning;
• Parents and carers who are supportive and involved and engaged in their children's learning;
• A Governing Body that is committed to improvement and able to work closely with the schools, staff, and you as the headteacher to ensure all pupils and staff have the support needed to fulfil their potential.

Applicants applying for their first Headteacher appointment must hold the NPQH. We are happy to consider applicants who are on the current cohort of the Aspiring Headteachers programme.

Bro Brynach and Beca Federation of Schools is committed ot safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects alls taff to share this commitment.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK

For an informal discussion, please contact Adam Bowen, Chair of Federated Governing Body on adam.bowen@brobrynach.ysgolccc.cymru

Closing Date: Midday on Friday, 28th November 2025

Shortlist: Monday 1st December 2025

Interviews: Wednesday, 10th December 2025

Job Description:

25-11-17 - Pecyn Penodi Pennaeth - Bro Brynach a Beca.pdf - 1318KB Opens in a new window

Expected date of interview:

10 December 2025

DBS level:

An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk

Welsh language level - verbal

Level 5 - You will need to be able to communicate fluently in Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date: 28/11/2025, 12:00

The Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. P lease Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.

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