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- Closing Date: 10 April, 2026 12:00 AM
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We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
About the vacancy
Vacancy ID: 2953
Organisation:
Schools
Number of vacancies:
1
Contract type:
Permanent Full Time
Location:
Ammanford, 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:
L7 - £61,198
Salary To:
L11 - £67,531
Contract Hours
Full time
Come and join our team
Deputy Headteacher
Ysgol Gymraeg Rhydaman
Ysgol Gymraeg Rhydaman is a designated Welsh-medium community school located in the heart of Ammanford town and providing education for pupils aged 4-11. The increasing demand for Welsh language education in the area means that numbers are full every year, and at present the school has 279 pupils.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our excellent and friendly team of staff as Deputy Headteacher at the school. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, inspiring and positive individual to be our Deputy Headteacher at Ysgol Gymraeg Rhydaman - someone who will work successfully with the Headteacher, the Governing Body and the whole staff to jointly lead our school community to further success while continuing to aim for excellence. You will be joining a hardworking and very supportive team.
The successful applicant will be:
Ysgol Gymraeg Rhydaman is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all our staff are expected to support this core commitment.
Visits to the school are welcomed. If you would like to visit the school, or discuss the post further, please contact the Headteacher, Mrs Cerys Gruffydd.
The successful candidate is expected to be a member of the Education Workforce Council.
Our Governing Body look forward to receiving your application and wish you every success.
Closing date: 5pm Friday, 10 April 2026
Shortlisting: Thursday, 16 April 2026
Lesson observations: Thursday and Friday, 23 and 24 April 2026
Interviews: Wednesday and Thursday, 29 and 30 April 2026
Contact Details:
cerys.gruffydd@rhydaman.ysgolccc.cymru
01269 593081
www.ysgolgymraegrhydaman.cymru
Job Description:
Pecyn Gwybodaeth Swydd Dirpwy YGRh 2026.pdf - 637KB Opens in a new window
Expected date of interview:
30 April 2026
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: 10/04/2026, 17:00
The Rewards
We're proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers .
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.
Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.
We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
About the vacancy
Vacancy ID: 2953
Organisation:
Schools
Number of vacancies:
1
Contract type:
Permanent Full Time
Location:
Ammanford, 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:
L7 - £61,198
Salary To:
L11 - £67,531
Contract Hours
Full time
Come and join our team
Deputy Headteacher
Ysgol Gymraeg Rhydaman
Ysgol Gymraeg Rhydaman is a designated Welsh-medium community school located in the heart of Ammanford town and providing education for pupils aged 4-11. The increasing demand for Welsh language education in the area means that numbers are full every year, and at present the school has 279 pupils.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our excellent and friendly team of staff as Deputy Headteacher at the school. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, inspiring and positive individual to be our Deputy Headteacher at Ysgol Gymraeg Rhydaman - someone who will work successfully with the Headteacher, the Governing Body and the whole staff to jointly lead our school community to further success while continuing to aim for excellence. You will be joining a hardworking and very supportive team.
The successful applicant will be:
- An excellent classroom practitioner who is committed to raising the standards and attainment of pupils, and who can manage, promote and secure high‑quality teaching and learning across the whole school;
- Able to demonstrate a clear vision, inspirational leadership and strategic direction in partnership with the Headteacher, pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community;
- A highly effective self‑evaluator, who is able to identify strengths and areas for improvement, set the way forward, and monitor progress to ensure continuous development;
- Capable of taking shared responsibility for reviewing and further developing the Curriculum for Wales alongside the Headteacher and staff;
- Enthusiastic about playing an active role in the wider life of the school;
- Able to deputise in the absence of the Headteacher.
Ysgol Gymraeg Rhydaman is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all our staff are expected to support this core commitment.
Visits to the school are welcomed. If you would like to visit the school, or discuss the post further, please contact the Headteacher, Mrs Cerys Gruffydd.
The successful candidate is expected to be a member of the Education Workforce Council.
Our Governing Body look forward to receiving your application and wish you every success.
Closing date: 5pm Friday, 10 April 2026
Shortlisting: Thursday, 16 April 2026
Lesson observations: Thursday and Friday, 23 and 24 April 2026
Interviews: Wednesday and Thursday, 29 and 30 April 2026
Contact Details:
cerys.gruffydd@rhydaman.ysgolccc.cymru
01269 593081
www.ysgolgymraegrhydaman.cymru
Job Description:
Pecyn Gwybodaeth Swydd Dirpwy YGRh 2026.pdf - 637KB Opens in a new window
Expected date of interview:
30 April 2026
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: 10/04/2026, 17:00
The Rewards
We're proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers .
- 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.
Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.