Headteacher - Romilly Primary
| Posting date: | 26 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £86,183 to £98,836 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 December 2025 |
| Location: | Barry, CF62 6LF |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Vale of Glamorgan Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SCH00929 |
Summary
About us
Situated in the west end of the coastal town of Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan, Romilly Primary School is a large, vibrant and inclusive school with a proud heritage and position within the local community. An outstanding Estyn Report in 2024 recognised the schools many strengths including its ability to improve learning for its pupils:
‘Through exceptional leadership and the collective efforts of the school community, improvement at Romilly Primary School happens quickly. The focus on ensuring that pupils receive effective teaching and a curriculum that meets their needs means that most make strong progress in their learning’ Estyn 2024
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
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an exceptionally able and motivated individual who will be fully committed to building on our existing highly effective practice. The successful candidate will drive continued innovation and evolution, whilst ensuring the wellbeing of our exceptional pupils and staff.
We can offer:
a dedicated, reflective and talented staff who excel at teamwork
happy, motivated and well-behaved children who are keen to have a voice and contribute to the improvement of their school
a committed and experienced governing body
a caring and supportive ethos, with high quality provision for vulnerable pupils
Pay Details: ISR 21 – 27 (£86,183- £98,836)
Hours of Work / Weeks per year / Working Pattern: Full time, permanent
Main Place of Work: School
Mae'r Corff Llywodraethu yn ceisio penodi unigolyn eithriadol fedrus a gweithgar a fydd yn ymrwymo'n llwyr i adeiladu ar ein harfer effeithiol iawn presennol. Bydd y person llwyddiannus yn gyrru arloesedd a datblygiad parhaus, gan sicrhau lles ein disgyblion a'n staff rhagorol.
staff ymroddedig, myfyrdol a dawnus sy'n rhagori mewn gwaith tîm
plant hapus, cymhellol ac ymddygiad da sydd am gael llais a chyfrannu at wella eu hysgol
corff llywodraethu ymroddedig a phrofiadol
ethos gofalgar a chefnogol, gyda darpariaeth o safon uchel ar gyfer disgyblion agored i niwed
Manylion Tâl: ISR 21 – 27 (£86,183- £98,836)
Oriau Gwaith / Wythnosau y flwyddyn / Patrwm Gwaith: Llawn amser, parhaol
Prif Leoliad Gwaith: Ysgol
About you
We are looking for a Headteacher who will:
place the wellbeing of children and staff at the heart of maintaining an inclusive and nurturing school
be an excellent communicator, committed to fostering strong partnership between pupils, staff and parents/families
lead by example in providing and accessing high quality professional learning and promoting a coaching culture
work in tandem with a high skilled and motivated senior and middle leadership team and Governing Body to lead the school effectively
inspire and motivate staff and pupils to achieve their full potential
demonstrate a proven track record of robust financial management and have the courage to lead on difficult decisions in an extremely challenging financial climate
make robust use of self- evaluation findings, including data, to identify the most pertinent areas for improvement
bring creativity and innovation to the future development and strategic direction of the school
lead and manage change effectively, and support others through change
continue to build strong collaborations with other schools to foster mutually beneficial relationships
EWC Required: Yes
DBS Check Required: Yes
Rydym yn chwilio am Bennaeth sy’n mynd i:
gosod lles plant a staff wrth galon cynnal ysgol gynhwysol a meithrinol
bod yn gyfathrebwr rhagorol, yn ymroddedig i hyrwyddo partneriaeth gref rhwng disgyblion, staff a rhieni/teuluoedd
arwain trwy esiampl wrth ddarparu ac ychwanegu at ddysgu proffesiynol o safon uchel a hyrwyddo diwylliant hyfforddi
gweithio mewn cydweithrediad â thîm arweinyddiaeth uwch a chanolradd medrus ac ysgogol a'r Corff Llywodraethu i arwain yr ysgol yn effeithiol
ysbrydoli a ysgogi staff a myfyrwyr i gyflawni eu potensial llawn
dangos cofnod profedig o reolaeth ariannol gadarn a chael y ddewrder i arwain ar benderfyniadau anodd mewn hinsawdd ariannol eithriadol o heriol
gwneud defnydd cadarn o ganfyddiadau hunan-werthuso, gan gynnwys data, i adnabod y meysydd mwyaf perthnasol ar gyfer gwelliant
dod â chreadigrwydd a arloesedd i ddatblygiad a chyfeiriad strategol y ysgol yn y dyfodol
arwain a rheoli newid yn effeithiol, a chefnogi eraill drwy newid
parhau i adeiladu cydweithiadau cryf gyda ysgolion eraill i feithrin perthnasoedd buddiol i'r ddwy ochr
Yn ofynnol EWC: Ie
Gwirio DBS yn ofynnol: Ie
Additional information
For Further Information, contact: Mrs Emma Davies-Powell, Chair of Governors, on 01446 736934
Return Method: Applications should be returned to Francesca Wright, Governor Support Unit, via email at JSparks@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk by Tue 6 January 2026 at 12 noon
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
Am Ragor o Wybodaeth, cysylltwch â: Mrs Emma Davies-Powell, Cadeirydd y Llywodraethwyr, ar 01446 736934
Dull Dychwelyd: Dylid dychwelyd ceisiadau i Francesca Wright, Uned Cymorth Llywyddiaeth, trwy e-bost i JSparks@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk erbyn Mawrth 6 Ionawr 2026 am 12 o’r gloch yn y prynhawn
Situated in the west end of the coastal town of Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan, Romilly Primary School is a large, vibrant and inclusive school with a proud heritage and position within the local community. An outstanding Estyn Report in 2024 recognised the schools many strengths including its ability to improve learning for its pupils:
‘Through exceptional leadership and the collective efforts of the school community, improvement at Romilly Primary School happens quickly. The focus on ensuring that pupils receive effective teaching and a curriculum that meets their needs means that most make strong progress in their learning’ Estyn 2024
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
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an exceptionally able and motivated individual who will be fully committed to building on our existing highly effective practice. The successful candidate will drive continued innovation and evolution, whilst ensuring the wellbeing of our exceptional pupils and staff.
We can offer:
a dedicated, reflective and talented staff who excel at teamwork
happy, motivated and well-behaved children who are keen to have a voice and contribute to the improvement of their school
a committed and experienced governing body
a caring and supportive ethos, with high quality provision for vulnerable pupils
Pay Details: ISR 21 – 27 (£86,183- £98,836)
Hours of Work / Weeks per year / Working Pattern: Full time, permanent
Main Place of Work: School
Mae'r Corff Llywodraethu yn ceisio penodi unigolyn eithriadol fedrus a gweithgar a fydd yn ymrwymo'n llwyr i adeiladu ar ein harfer effeithiol iawn presennol. Bydd y person llwyddiannus yn gyrru arloesedd a datblygiad parhaus, gan sicrhau lles ein disgyblion a'n staff rhagorol.
staff ymroddedig, myfyrdol a dawnus sy'n rhagori mewn gwaith tîm
plant hapus, cymhellol ac ymddygiad da sydd am gael llais a chyfrannu at wella eu hysgol
corff llywodraethu ymroddedig a phrofiadol
ethos gofalgar a chefnogol, gyda darpariaeth o safon uchel ar gyfer disgyblion agored i niwed
Manylion Tâl: ISR 21 – 27 (£86,183- £98,836)
Oriau Gwaith / Wythnosau y flwyddyn / Patrwm Gwaith: Llawn amser, parhaol
Prif Leoliad Gwaith: Ysgol
About you
We are looking for a Headteacher who will:
place the wellbeing of children and staff at the heart of maintaining an inclusive and nurturing school
be an excellent communicator, committed to fostering strong partnership between pupils, staff and parents/families
lead by example in providing and accessing high quality professional learning and promoting a coaching culture
work in tandem with a high skilled and motivated senior and middle leadership team and Governing Body to lead the school effectively
inspire and motivate staff and pupils to achieve their full potential
demonstrate a proven track record of robust financial management and have the courage to lead on difficult decisions in an extremely challenging financial climate
make robust use of self- evaluation findings, including data, to identify the most pertinent areas for improvement
bring creativity and innovation to the future development and strategic direction of the school
lead and manage change effectively, and support others through change
continue to build strong collaborations with other schools to foster mutually beneficial relationships
EWC Required: Yes
DBS Check Required: Yes
Rydym yn chwilio am Bennaeth sy’n mynd i:
gosod lles plant a staff wrth galon cynnal ysgol gynhwysol a meithrinol
bod yn gyfathrebwr rhagorol, yn ymroddedig i hyrwyddo partneriaeth gref rhwng disgyblion, staff a rhieni/teuluoedd
arwain trwy esiampl wrth ddarparu ac ychwanegu at ddysgu proffesiynol o safon uchel a hyrwyddo diwylliant hyfforddi
gweithio mewn cydweithrediad â thîm arweinyddiaeth uwch a chanolradd medrus ac ysgogol a'r Corff Llywodraethu i arwain yr ysgol yn effeithiol
ysbrydoli a ysgogi staff a myfyrwyr i gyflawni eu potensial llawn
dangos cofnod profedig o reolaeth ariannol gadarn a chael y ddewrder i arwain ar benderfyniadau anodd mewn hinsawdd ariannol eithriadol o heriol
gwneud defnydd cadarn o ganfyddiadau hunan-werthuso, gan gynnwys data, i adnabod y meysydd mwyaf perthnasol ar gyfer gwelliant
dod â chreadigrwydd a arloesedd i ddatblygiad a chyfeiriad strategol y ysgol yn y dyfodol
arwain a rheoli newid yn effeithiol, a chefnogi eraill drwy newid
parhau i adeiladu cydweithiadau cryf gyda ysgolion eraill i feithrin perthnasoedd buddiol i'r ddwy ochr
Yn ofynnol EWC: Ie
Gwirio DBS yn ofynnol: Ie
Additional information
For Further Information, contact: Mrs Emma Davies-Powell, Chair of Governors, on 01446 736934
Return Method: Applications should be returned to Francesca Wright, Governor Support Unit, via email at JSparks@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk by Tue 6 January 2026 at 12 noon
Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.
Am Ragor o Wybodaeth, cysylltwch â: Mrs Emma Davies-Powell, Cadeirydd y Llywodraethwyr, ar 01446 736934
Dull Dychwelyd: Dylid dychwelyd ceisiadau i Francesca Wright, Uned Cymorth Llywyddiaeth, trwy e-bost i JSparks@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk erbyn Mawrth 6 Ionawr 2026 am 12 o’r gloch yn y prynhawn
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