Assistant Headteacher - Ysgol Bro Penfro

Salary: Leadership Scale - L02 £53,997 - L06 £59,597

Assistant Headteacher

Full Time | Ysgol Bro Penfro

The Governors of Ysgol Bro Penfro are delighted to invite applications for the position of Assistant Headteacher.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team and help shape the next chapter of our school's journey.

Ysgol Bro Penfro is a thriving, happy and inclusive Welsh-medium primary school in the historic town of Pembroke. Our children are at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud of the warm, supportive community we have created together with our families, staff and governors.

As Assistant Headteacher, you will become an integral member of our Leadership Team, working alongside the Executive Headteacher and committed colleagues who share a clear vision of achieving the very best outcomes for every learner. You will have the opportunity to influence whole-school improvement, develop innovative practice and play a key role in shaping the future direction of our school.

We are particularly keen to hear from applicants who have high expectations for themselves and others, experience and enthusiasm for developing literacy, and developing leadership at all levels, as these are key priorities within our School Development Plan.

The role will include:

• Leading Additional Learning Needs (ALN) provision as the school's ALNCo.
• Driving high-quality teaching, learning and curriculum development across the school.
• Playing a central role in the day-to-day leadership and operational management of the school.
• Promoting the wellbeing of pupils and staff while building strong partnerships with parents and the wider community.
• Maintaining a teaching commitment that keeps you connected to classroom practice.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with high expectations for every learner.
• Is an inspiring and compassionate leader who motivates, empowers and supports others.
• Has a genuine passion for improving outcomes for all children, including those with additional learning needs.
• Values working in partnership with families and the wider community.
• Is creative, forward-thinking and committed to continuous improvement.
• Has the vision, resilience and enthusiasm to help lead our school into the future

In return, you will join a supportive and welcoming school community where collaboration, professional learning and staff wellbeing are highly valued. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced or aspiring leader who is ready to make a lasting impact while continuing to develop professionally.

To get a flavour of life at Ysgol Bro Penfro, we encourage you to visit our Facebook page.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact our Headteacher, Mrs Sasha Edwards, by email at Edwardss217@hwbcymru.net .

Key Dates

• Closing Date: 10 September 2026
• Shortlisting: 11 September 2026
• Interviews: Week commencing 28 September 2026

We look forward to welcoming an enthusiastic and committed leader who will help our children thrive and flourish.

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Employee Benefits

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Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

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This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing hrsystemsteam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing Recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are essential. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.