Headteacher @ Coedcae School

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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 3051

Organisation:

Schools

Number of vacancies:

1

Contract type:

Permanent Full Time

Location:

Llanelli, 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:

L27 - £99,824

Salary To:

L33 - £115,635

Contract Hours

Full-time

Come and join our team

Coedcae School is seeking an exceptional, visionary, and values-driven leader to serve as our next Headteacher. This is a rare opportunity to lead a thriving and ambitious secondary school that is deeply committed to excellence, inclusivity, and the success of every learner. We are looking for a leader who will inspire our school community, build on our outstanding achievements to date, and guide the school confidently into its next phase of development.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide inspirational and strategic leadership for the entire school community
• Sustain and enhance the school's outstanding standards
• Continue to raise aspirations and outcomes for all learners
• Champion high-quality teaching and professional learning
• Strengthen partnerships with families, the local community, and wider education networks
• Lead with integrity, compassion, and a strong commitment to equity and inclusion

We are looking for a leader who:

• Has a proven track record of successful senior leadership in education
• Demonstrates a clear vision for excellence in teaching, learning, and wellbeing
• Can motivate and empower staff while fostering a culture of collaboration
• Is committed to ensuring every learner, irrespective of background and ability, can achieve their potential
• Understands the evolving Welsh educational landscape and curriculum reform
• Possesses the energy, empathy, and resilience required to lead a dynamic school

Why join Coedcae School?

This is an opportunity to lead a school with:

• A strong reputation for excellence and innovation
• A committed and highly skilled staff team
• Engaged pupils who are eager to learn and succeed
• A supportive governing body and local community
• A proven track record of outperforming expectations and outcomes in similar schools

As Headteacher, you will inherit a school with momentum, pride, and a clear sense of purpose. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Coedcae School and ensuring that its students continue to flourish for many years to come.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE SUBJECT TO ENHANCED DBS CHECK.

Application Timeline:

Closing date: 10am on Friday, 17th April 2026

Shortlisting: Wednesday, 22nd April 2026

Interviews: Tuesday & Wednesday, 5th & 6th May 2026

Start Date: September 2026

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to arrange a visit to the school or request an informal conversation about the role. Please contact the Clerk to the Governing Body on 01554 750574 or terry.jones@coedcae.org to make arrangements.

Job Description:

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Expected date of interview:

5 May 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 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date: 17/04/2026, 10:00

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.