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Deputy Headteacher - St Illtyd Primary School
| Posting date: | 28 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £58,844 to £64,933 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 May 2025 |
| Location: | Llantwit Major, The Vale of Glamorgan |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Vale of Glamorgan Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SCH00862 |
Summary
About the School:
Situated in the coastal village of Llantwit Major in the Vale of Glamorgan, St Illtyd Primary is a friendly, inclusive school with high aspirations for its pupils and a good reputation for well being and nurturing.
We are looking to continue to build on the very many strengths and ethos of our caring, happy and high achieving school. We are seeking to appoint an exceptionally able individual to take on this diverse role at our fully inclusive, nurturing primary school in the Vale of Glamorgan. We are looking for an outstanding Deputy Head Teacher who will enable pupils of all abilities to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and articulate the vision and ethos of the school amongst pupils, staff, parents and the wider community. Number on roll 350 (3-11).
Website: www.stilltydprimaryschool.co.uk
Ambitious: Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open: Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role:
Pay Details: L7-11, £58844 - £64933
Hours of Work / Weeks per year / Working Pattern: Full time, 39 Weeks, Monday - Friday
Contact Type: Permanent
Main Place of Work: St Illtyd Primary School
Start Date: 1 September 2025
In return, we can offer:
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Happy, caring and motivated pupils who are keen to learn
• A long standing, dedicated and enthusiastic team who enjoy working at the
school and are supportive of each other
• The opportunity to work in an inclusive setting to meet the needs of all pupils
• A skilled and supportive Governing Body
• A spacious, bright and welcoming school building and extensive grounds.
About you / We are looking for a deputy headteacher who will:
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner who nurtures and leads children to
flourish through high quality learning experiences.
• Ensure pupils’ wellbeing is central to all decisions, developments and actions
• Inspire and motivate pupils and staff to achieve their full potential
• Have a genuine interest in the needs of every pupil and their enjoyment of
learning
• Demonstrate an inclusive approach towards teaching and learning of all pupils
• Be committed and share in our belief that education is a partnership between
pupils, parents, staff, governors, the local community and other stakeholders
• Have excellent senior leadership skills, with strong evidence of strategic
thinking and planning
• Show an excellent understanding of the Curriculum for Wales and ALN Act,
and how these can be successfully implemented at our school
• Have a proven record of leading initiatives which have a significant impact on
the school
• Bring creativity and innovation with a keen interest in keeping up to date with
current educational developments.
• EWC Required: Yes
• DBS Check Required: Yes
Situated in the coastal village of Llantwit Major in the Vale of Glamorgan, St Illtyd Primary is a friendly, inclusive school with high aspirations for its pupils and a good reputation for well being and nurturing.
We are looking to continue to build on the very many strengths and ethos of our caring, happy and high achieving school. We are seeking to appoint an exceptionally able individual to take on this diverse role at our fully inclusive, nurturing primary school in the Vale of Glamorgan. We are looking for an outstanding Deputy Head Teacher who will enable pupils of all abilities to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and articulate the vision and ethos of the school amongst pupils, staff, parents and the wider community. Number on roll 350 (3-11).
Website: www.stilltydprimaryschool.co.uk
Ambitious: Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open: Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role:
Pay Details: L7-11, £58844 - £64933
Hours of Work / Weeks per year / Working Pattern: Full time, 39 Weeks, Monday - Friday
Contact Type: Permanent
Main Place of Work: St Illtyd Primary School
Start Date: 1 September 2025
In return, we can offer:
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Happy, caring and motivated pupils who are keen to learn
• A long standing, dedicated and enthusiastic team who enjoy working at the
school and are supportive of each other
• The opportunity to work in an inclusive setting to meet the needs of all pupils
• A skilled and supportive Governing Body
• A spacious, bright and welcoming school building and extensive grounds.
About you / We are looking for a deputy headteacher who will:
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner who nurtures and leads children to
flourish through high quality learning experiences.
• Ensure pupils’ wellbeing is central to all decisions, developments and actions
• Inspire and motivate pupils and staff to achieve their full potential
• Have a genuine interest in the needs of every pupil and their enjoyment of
learning
• Demonstrate an inclusive approach towards teaching and learning of all pupils
• Be committed and share in our belief that education is a partnership between
pupils, parents, staff, governors, the local community and other stakeholders
• Have excellent senior leadership skills, with strong evidence of strategic
thinking and planning
• Show an excellent understanding of the Curriculum for Wales and ALN Act,
and how these can be successfully implemented at our school
• Have a proven record of leading initiatives which have a significant impact on
the school
• Bring creativity and innovation with a keen interest in keeping up to date with
current educational developments.
• EWC Required: Yes
• DBS Check Required: Yes
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