Headteacher @ Ysgol Heol Goffa

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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 3266

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:

L24 - £92,754

Salary To:

L30 - £107,442

Contract Hours

Full-time

Come and join our team

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational Headteacher to lead our special needs school in Llanelli, supporting 132 learners aged 3 to 19 with a wide range of additional learning needs.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a values‑driven leader to provide strategic, professional and moral leadership, ensuring high‑quality provision, wellbeing and inclusive outcomes for all learners.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an experienced and compassionate leader, ideally within special or inclusive education
• Have a strong understanding of ALN legislation, Curriculum for Wales and Estyn expectations
• Inspire high expectations, safeguarding excellence and continuous improvement
• Work effectively with governors, families, the local authority and partner agencies
• Champion inclusion, wellbeing and preparation for adulthood

Welsh language skills are desirable or a willingness to develop them.

Applicants applying for their first Headteacher appointment must hold the NPQH.

The successful applicant will need to be registered with the Education Workforce Council for Wales before appointment.

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.

Please see below the application timeline:

School Visit: 10-11am or 1:30-2:30pm on Thursday, 21st May 2026 (Booking essential)

Closing date: Midday on Wednesday, 3rd June 2026

Shortlisting: Friday, 5th June 2026

Interviews: Thursday & Friday, 18th & 19th June 2026

Start Date: September 2026 or as soon as possible

Should you wish to arrange a visit to the school or have an informal conversation about the post, please contact the School's Business Manager on 01554 759465 or Helen.Jones@heolgoffa.ysgolccc.cymru .

Job Description:

26-05-12 - HT Recruitment Pack - Heol Goffa (006573).pdf - 1076KB Opens in a new window

Expected date of interview:

18 June 2025

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 3 - You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level

Closing Date: 03/06/2026, 12:00

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.