Deputy Headteacher - Ystruth Primary
Posting date: | 31 May 2024 |
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Salary: | £64,540 to £71,195 per year |
Hours: | Full time |
Closing date: | 10 June 2024 |
Location: | Blaina, Abertillery |
Remote working: | On-site only |
Company: | Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council |
Job type: | Permanent |
Job reference: | BG05695 |
Summary
Required for 1st September 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Governors are seeking to appoint an innovative and inspirational Deputy Headteacher that is an outstanding practitioner committed to developing teaching and learning of the highest quality. Someone who is committed to
ensuring that the school provides the best opportunities for all our learners.
• We are a well-established right’s respecting school and proud of our school’s ethos and commitment to uphold its values.
• We currently hold a Siarter Iaith bronze award and well on the way to a silver award.
• We are proud to house a Special Needs Resource Base for Language and Communication Difficulties providing support to pupils and ensuring their integration into the daily life of the school.
• Ystruth Primary School serves the community of Blaina and is within travelling distance of the M4 corridor and the Heads of the Valleys road to the North.
Governors are committed to appointing a Deputy Headteacher who:
• Are an inspirational leader, able to empower and motivate staff by working in partnership with the Headteacher to realise the school’s vision.
• Are a caring, reflective and excellent practitioner who truly places the wellbeing of our young people at the heart of your practice.
• Have a passion for teaching, and high aspirations for all pupils.
• Know how to refine and develop an inclusive, authentic teaching and learning experiences which enable learners to realise the four purposes in their learning.
• Have up to date knowledge and understanding of the National Mission for Wales.
Together Everyone Achieves More
• Are a strategic thinker with proven leadership experience and good interpersonal skills.
• Are confident and are able to communicate with all of our school community.
• Are excited by the future of the curriculum in Wales, and its potential to shape successful futures for the children in our school community.
Governors will support the successful candidate in all aspects of school life; thereby creating a practice of effective learning and development throughout the school and its community.
Governors would like applicants to provide a fully completed and detailed application form.
Ystruth Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Thorough pre -employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The post holder will be required to complete an application for an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Records including Child Barred list.
This post requires a registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) under the category of School Teacher and registration will need to be in place prior to commencement in the role. Information on how to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) can be found on the following website http://www.ewc.wales/ or by telephoning 02920 460099.
Closing Date: Midnight, Monday 10th June 2024
Shortlisting: Monday 17th June 2024
School Council Interview and Lesson Observation at Ystruth Primary
School for shortlisted candidates: Wednesday 26th June 2024 and/or Thursday 27th June 2024
Interview Dates: Tuesday 2nd July 2024 and Wednesday 3rd July 2024
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme