Head of Humanities - Ysgol Bro Dinefwr

Salary: £33,731 - £51,942 (MPR2 - UPR3)

About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 3943

Organisation:

Schools

Number of vacancies:

1

Contract type:

Permanent Full Time

Location:

Llandeilo

Grade:

School Teachers

Salary:

£33,731 - £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 :

£26.43 - £32.11

Contract Hours

32 hours 30 minutes

Come and join our team

Ysgol Bro Dinefwr is seeking an ambitious, inspirational and committed Head of Humanities to lead our Humanities Area of Learning and Experience. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding leader to contribute to the strategic direction of the school, lead a team of specialist staff and secure the highest standards of teaching, learning and achievement across Humanities.

As Head of Humanities, you will take responsibility and accountability for the day-to-day leadership, management and development of the AoLE, establishing a clear vision for curriculum development and raising standards. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and line manage staff within the area, providing guidance, training, support and feedback to develop excellent practice.

You will:

• Lead, manage and develop the Humanities Area of Learning and Experience, establishing a clear strategic direction and high expectations.
• Lead curriculum development, reviewing provision and identifying opportunities to improve teaching, learning and attainment.
• Monitor standards and learner progress, using evidence and data to inform improvement priorities.
• Model outstanding classroom practice and support colleagues in developing high-quality teaching and pedagogy.
• Line manage and support the professional development of staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, reflection and continuous improvement.
• Ensure that the school's values, vision and ethos are strongly represented and understood across the AoLE.
• Contribute to whole-school strategic development and make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of Ysgol Bro Dinefwr.

The Head of Humanities has responsibility across the AoLE, including Religion, Values and Ethics; Business and Retail; Geography; History; Religious Studies; Sociology; Government and Politics; and Tourism. The postholder will also line manage the Religion, Values and Ethics Coordinator.

Method of Appointment

The selection process will assess candidates' ability to provide strategic leadership for Humanities and maintain high standards of teaching and learning. Specific details of the selection process will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates.

For further information or an informal conversation about the role, please contact Mr Emyr Davies, Business Manager, at emyr.davies@brodinefwr.org.uk.

If you are enthusiastic about teaching Humanities and making a lasting impact on learners' experiences, we would love to hear from you.

Job Description:

Pecyn Recriwtio Pennaeth Dyniaethau - Head of Humaniaties Recruitment Pack 2026.pdf - 4402KB Opens in a new window

Expected date of interview:

15 October 2026

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: 04/10/2026, 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

Anonymous Recruitment

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.

We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

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.

Right to work eligibility: Every employer in the UK must carry out a Right to Work check before a new employee starts work. This is a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and applies to every worker, regardless of nationality.

All applicants will be asked about their nationality and whether they are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to confirm whether you are eligible to apply for the vacancy and to work for the Council or its partner organisations.

Carmarthenshire County Council holds a valid sponsorship licence. However, applicants who require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route must meet all eligibility criteria set out by the UK Government under the points-based immigration system. Before submitting an application, you should check whether the role meets the eligibility criteria in the UK Government guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK . Please note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or any offer of employment may be 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.