Deputy Headteacher - Richmond Park Primary School

About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 4055

Organisation:

Schools

Number of vacancies:

1

Contract type:

Permanent Full Time

Location:

Carmarthen

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:

£59,680

Salary To:

£65,473

Contract Hours

1.00 FTE

Come and join our team

Richmond Park Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive and ambitious school at the heart of its community. We are committed to providing a nurturing environment where every child is valued, supported and challenged to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.

Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity and independence. Through a broad and engaging curriculum, we strive to develop confident, resilient and compassionate learners who are well prepared for the opportunities and challenges of the future.

We are very proud of the positive relationships that exist throughout our school community. Strong partnerships with parents, carers, governors and external agencies help ensure that all pupils receive the support they need to flourish.

We are seeking an inspirational and highly motivated Deputy Headteacher who shares our commitment to excellence, inclusion and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will work alongside the Headteacher, staff and governing body to build upon the school's strengths and help shape the next stage of its development.
Why Join Richmond Park Primary School?
The successful candidate will:

• Join a welcoming and supportive school community.
• Work with enthusiastic, caring and dedicated staff.
• Have opportunities to influence whole-school improvement and strategic development.
• Play a key role in promoting high standards of teaching, learning and wellbeing.
• Benefit from a strong commitment to professional learning and leadership development.
• Help ensure every child experiences success and reaches their full potential.

Our Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a leader who:

• Demonstrates a proven track record of improving outcomes for pupils.
• Has extensive experience of leading teaching and learning.
• Is passionate about inclusion, equity and pupil wellbeing.
• Has the vision and determination to drive school improvement.
• Communicates effectively and builds positive relationships with all stakeholders.
• Embodies the school's values and leads by example.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. If you would like to arrange a tour or a conversation about the
role, please contact our school office on 01267 235001, we would be delighted to welcome you.

Job Description:

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Expected date of interview:

4 December 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 2 - You will need a basic level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date: 11/11/2026, 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.