Head of Welsh - Queen Elizabeth High School

Salary: £32,731 - £51,942 (MPR2 - UPR3)

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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 3040

Organisation:

Schools

Number of vacancies:

1

Contract type:

Permanent Full Time

Location:

Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire

Grade:

School Teachers

Salary:

£32,731 - £51,942 (MPR2 - UPR3)

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

Hourly Rate :

£24.72 - £30.04

Contract Hours

35hrs

Come and join our team

Head of Welsh

We are seeking a talented, dedicated, and inspirational teacher to lead the Welsh Department at Queen Elizabeth High School. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving high standards and ensuring the continued success and development of Welsh across the school.

The department is supported by a strong, collaborative team of highly experienced practitioners who are committed to excellence in teaching and learning. In recent years, outcomes have consistently been at or above the national average for attainment. We offer a broad and engaging curriculum at GCSE, including Welsh First Language and Welsh Second Language, as well as Welsh Second Language at A Level.

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a key middle leadership role within a successful school, working in a high-performing department that achieves strong outcomes across all key stages.

As a member of staff, you will be highly valued and well supported, with a wide range of opportunities for professional development and career progression. You will be able to grow and flourish both within the Languages, Literacy and Communication Area of Learning and across the wider school community.

Applications should be made via the application form outlining your experience, your philosophy of teaching and learning, and how you would contribute to the continued development of the Welsh language and the wider life of the school.

angarad.lewis@qehs.carms.sch.uk

Job Description:

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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: 14/04/2026, 23:55

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.