Headteacher - Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi VA

Salary: Pay Scale Within L19 £82,067 - L25 £95,058

Required from September 2027:

HEADTEACHER

L19 to 25 (currently £82,067 -£95,058 pa)

A generous relocation package may be available for the appointee,

subject to verification of their eligibility.

The Board of Governors invites applications from school leaders who can demonstrate a strong track record of success for the permanent, full-time post of Headteacher of Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi VA.

The only through-faith school in the county, Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi VA is a 3-16 Church in Wales school, that serves the historic city of St Davids, surrounding areas and wider Pembrokeshire. Based in the picturesque surroundings of the Pembrokeshire National Park, the school is a caring, inclusive and welcoming environment, where pupils and staff are proud of the Christian and community ethos. The school is based on three campuses in St Davids and Solva and has established strong links with the local community and has recently opened the first all-through Learning Resource Centre (LRC) in Pembrokeshire.

The successful applicant will work with a supportive governing body and a staff team which shares a strong commitment towards providing all pupils with high quality educational experiences within a supportive ethos. S/he will:

• demonstrate a strong commitment to the school's Christian ethos;
• share a compelling vision for education within an all-age school;
• promote the Welsh culture effectively and pupils' bilingual skills; and a willingness to engage with the bilingual nature of the local community;
• articulate high aspirations for our students, staff and parents;
• demonstrate excellent leadership and communication skills.

Visits to the school by prospective candidates are welcomed and candidates are invited to contact Mrs Sian Churchill, School Business Manager, via email at churchills11@hwbcymru.net to arrange a mutually convenient date prior to the deadline for the submission of applications.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date for the receipt of applications: Monday, 30 th March 2026 (11.59 pm). Applications should be submitted via the link to Pembrokeshire County Council's HR Department.

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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

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

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.