Deputy Headteacher - Saundersfoot Community Primary School

Salary: Pay Scale Within: £55,345 - £61,198

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Deputy Headteacher

Saundersfoot Primary School

ISR L3 - L7

Start date: September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

The governing body of Saundersfoot Primary School is looking to appoint an outstanding leader as deputy headteacher. The governing body would welcome applications from existing senior leaders and assistant headteachers. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute effectively to the leadership, strategic direction and pupil progress across the whole school community.

The school

Saundersfoot Primary (NOR 160) is situated in the picturesque coastal town of Saundersfoot and has a passion for helping children to develop life skills in order to be model citizens of our world.

The successful candidate

You will be an inspirational leader with an impressive record of school improvement. You will have vision, adaptability, drive and passion to facilitate success for our pupils, staff and community. You will have the credibility to motivate, inspire and challenge others.

• a clear vision for educational excellence and a passion for improving pupils' outcomes,
• an innovative, strategic vision for school effectiveness, inclusion and wellbeing; and the influence of these on pupil outcomes
• an excellent communicator who can engage effectively with children, parents, staff and governors.
• the ability to build on existing relationships and develop new ones within the school, local authority and wider community,
• the ability to identify strengths and weaknesses, using them to further develop the potential of pupils and staff.
• the ability to inspire, motivate and enthuse both pupils and staff,
• high expectations to ensure that pupils are motivated, inspired and challenged to achieve their full potential.

We are seeking an inspirational and dynamic leader who will serve as a role model for learning within our school and community. With a strong commitment to educational excellence, you will have the confidence to lead, innovate, and establish new systems that enhance teaching and learning across the school.

As a Deputy Headteacher, you will bring:

• A clear and ambitious vision for improving pupil outcomes, fostering high standards, and ensuring excellence in education.
• Strategic leadership that prioritizes school effectiveness, inclusion, and wellbeing, recognizing their critical impact on pupil achievement.
• Outstanding communication skills, enabling effective engagement with children, parents, staff, and governors.
• A collaborative approach, strengthening existing relationships while forging new partnerships within the school, local authority, and wider community.
• A keen ability to identify strengths and areas for development, using them to unlock potential in both pupils and staff.
• Inspiration, motivation, and enthusiasm, ensuring a positive learning environment where all pupils feel challenged and supported.
• High expectations, empowering pupils to strive for excellence and achieve their full potential.

This role presents an exciting opportunity for a visionary leader who is adaptable, driven, and passionate about facilitating success for pupils, staff, and the wider community. If you are ready to motivate, inspire, and challenge others, we welcome your application.

You are invited to write a letter of application (no more than 1000 words) outlining your reasons for applying and the relevant skills you can offer Saundersfoot School. Please send the completed form to: Damon McGarvie, School Improvement Advisor, mcgarvied@hwbmail.net

We would be pleased to receive contact from interested parties and would welcome visits to our schools. These can be arranged by contacting the school admin officer- Miss R Harts hartsr5@hwbcymru.net

Closing date: 5 th February 2026

Shortlisting: 9 th February 2026

Lesson Observations 23/24 February 2026

Interviews: 25 th February 2026

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Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

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Safeguarding

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Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing hrsystemsteam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing Recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.