Community Partnerships Coordinator (Ysgol Hen Felin)

Salary: Grade 6 - £28,142 x 77.15%

Community Partnerships Coordinator (Ysgol Hen Felin)

YSGOL HEN FELIN
Gelligaled Park, Ystrad, Rhondda, RCT, CF41 7SZ
Tel: 01443 431571
Email: admin@ysgolhenfelin.rctcbc.cymru
Headteacher: Mr Aron Bradley

Numbers of Pupils on role: 275

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS COORDINATOR

Number of Hours Per Week: 32.5 Per Week (Term Time Only)

Salary: Grade 6 – £28,142 x 77.15%

Start Date: As soon as possible

Ysgol Hen Felin is a highly regarded, sector leading special school which caters for pupils with severe learning difficulties, Profound and Multiple learning difficulties, and pupils on the autistic spectrum. Since 2025, the school has been situated over three sites. The main site is located at Ystrad Rhondda with satellite provisions based in Tonyrefail and the local college. There will be a requirement to work across all sites as part of this role.
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, proactive, and highly motivated individual to join our established and successful team as Community Partnerships Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity to build on the school's strong community links and further develop meaningful partnerships that enrich the experiences and opportunities available to our pupils.

The successful candidate will be passionate about inclusion and committed to ensuring that every pupil, regardless of their disability, has access to ambitious, creative, and engaging educational opportunities. They will have a strong understanding of the importance of community engagement and be skilled in developing partnerships that support pupils' learning, wellbeing, independence, and future aspirations.

Experience of working with pupils with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) is essential.

We warmly welcome visits to the school and encourage prospective applicants to see first-hand the vibrant and supportive environment we provide. For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office.

The school and Rhondda Cynon Taf council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of all children. Successful applications will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Closing date: Friday 19th June 2026
Interviews: Thursday 9th June 2026

If you are currently employed by Rhondda Cynon Taff Council, please apply for the position through your employee self-service account and not via the link below. If you have any issues accessing your Employee Self-Service account, please contact iTrent admin team on 01443 680760 or itrentadmin@rctcbc.gov.uk

Should you require further information about the post, please contact Aron Bradley, Headteacher, on 01443 431571.

The closing date for applications is Friday 19th June 2026 at Midnight.

PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.

The Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.