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Deputy Headteacher - Ysgol Y Strade

Carmarthenshire County Council
We adopt an 'anonymous recruitment' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.

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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 3063

Organisation:

Schools

Number of vacancies:

1

Contract type:

Permanent Full Time

Location:

Llanelli

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:

L20 - £84,100

Salary To:

L24 - £92,754

Contract Hours

32.5

Come and join our team

Following the promotion of the current deputy to the role of Headteacher at Ysgol Y Strade, the Governing Body is keen to appoint a Deputy Head who is an inspiring and experienced leader and who will co-lead the school into the future during an exciting period in the school's history.

The successful candidate will possess vision and ambition and be an outstanding and passionate educator. They will be able to collaborate effectively with all stakeholders while setting a positive example for staff and students.

It is also essential that the successful candidate can communicate fluently in both Welsh and English, orally and in writing, and demonstrate a clear commitment to working in a Welsh-medium school.

Details of the main responsibilities of this key post can be found in the accompanying information pack.

If you wish to have a further discussion or to arrange a visit to the school, contract Miss Bethan Morris, School Business manager - email : bethan.morris@ysgolystrade.org

Job Description:

26-02-13 - Pecyn Recriwtio Dirpwry Pennaeth - Strade.pdf - 975KB Opens in a new window

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: 20/04/2026, 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.