THE DETAILS:
  • Location: Litchard Primary,
  • Subject: Head of Department
  • Hours: Not Specified
  • Contract: Not Specified
  • Salary Type: Annual
  • Language: Welsh
  • Closing Date: 06 October, 2023 12:00 AM

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Headteacher - Litchard Primary School

Bridgend County Borough Council
Headteacher - Litchard Primary School
Job description
32.5 hours per week

School Group 3 & ISR L18 – L24

Required for January 2024

Litchard Primary School is situated on the outskirts of Bridgend and serves the communities of Litchard, WildMill and Pendre. It is a large purpose-built school with a swimming pool set in extensive grounds. We welcome children between the ages of 3 and 11 years and pride ourselves on offering them a quality learning environment where they will be taught and cared for by highly trained and experienced professionals.  The school also has an LRB class taking referrals from the local authority. At Litchard, we are proud of the high standards we achieve. These have been recognised by Estyn inspection reports and the receiving of numerous awards.

We are seeking a Headteacher with a clear vision to continue the drive for high standards in the school. You will provide leadership to the school to maintain its success and to ensure high quality education for all pupils and to continue to raise standards of achievement. You will promote a secure foundation from which to achieve high standards in all areas of the school’s work. You will sustain and improve the culture that promotes excellence, equality and high expectations of all pupils in Litchard. Our Head Teacher will work with the wider local community to maintain effective partnerships and links.

As an experienced Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher you will have management experience with proven leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills with experience of leading change. You will be committed to working in partnership with pupils, staff, parents and governors, and the local community to provide an environment in which staff and pupils are supported in achieving their full potential.

Applicants applying for this appointment must hold the NPQH.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

Criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

Closing date: Friday 6 th October 2023

Shortlisting Date:   W/C 9 th October 2023

Interview date:    W/C 23 rd October 2023

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