Job: Pennaeth/ Head Teacher, Ysgol Y Graig Primary School
Job Ref: HT037-0125
Job Scale: L15-L21
Job Hours: Full Time
Location: YSGOL Y GRAIG PRIMARY SCHOOL, PONTYCAPEL ROAD, CF48 2RD
Speciality:
MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
SCHOOLS DEPARTMENT
PONTYCAPEL ROAD
CEFN COED
MERTHYR TYDFIL
CF48 2RD
Tel: 01685 351806
HEADTEACHER
ISR: L15 to L21
Number of Pupils: 212 Age Range: 3-11 School Group: 2
Closing Date: 17th January 2025 – 9AM
Required for April 2025
‘Opening eyes, developing minds, changing lives’
Ysgol-y-Graig is a vibrant community school, known for its nurturing, welcoming environment and for our passionate belief that our pupils deserve the best start in life. We are proud of the children we serve and seek to provide them with every opportunity to thrive.
We are looking for a Headteacher who…
1. is passionate about additional learning needs and will work to ensure the very best provision for all of our pupils.
2. has the wellbeing of all members of our school community at the core of their work.
3. is a strategic thinker with a clear vision for the continued success and a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes.
4. is committed to the ongoing development of Ysgol -Y-Graig as a truly community focused school.
5. has excellent communication and collaboration skills enabling the continued development of effective partnerships with children, staff, parents, governors, other outside agencies and the wider community.
6. shares our values, is approachable, supportive and passionate about the success of the staff and pupils.
7. is a forward thinking, creative and inspirational leader, who is able to use evidence informed practice in ensuring that our curriculum and learning offer is based on a vision of excellence for all.
8. will enable the development of Welsh language and culture across the school, local community and county borough as we continue to build our bilingual approach to learning.
At Ysgol y Graig, we can offer you…
1. a school that is happy, welcoming, raises aspirations and is ambitious for continued success.
2. staff that are dedicated, hardworking, caring and always go that extra mile for our children.
3. pupils that have a real sense of belonging, who are respectful, eager to learn, creative and able to express themselves.
4. a Governing Body that is committed to self-improvement and who support and challenge us to ensure we are providing the very best learning opportunities for all of our pupils.
5. an environment that is safe, positive, welcoming which promotes and celebrates success.
6. families who are supportive, involved and engaged in their children’s learning.
7. a community that is inclusive, diverse, supports the school and cares about its future.
Applicants applying for their first Headteacher appointment must hold the NPQH.
The closing date for applications is 17/01/2025 - 9AM
Shortlisting will take place 20th January 2025 and the interviews will be carried out over two days on 28th-29th January 2025. Candidates will be informed at the end of Day 1 if they are to proceed to Day 2.
Applicants can visit the school on 9th January 2025. Please email laura.griffiths@merthyr.gov.uk to confirm you will be attending the visit.
A Candidate Pack has been put together to support you when you make your application and if you require any further information, please contact Laura Griffiths, School Support Officer on (01685) 725141 or email laura.griffiths@merthyr.gov.uk.
You will be required to provide evidence of all qualifications specified as essential.
If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000 and are to be returned no later than 17th January 2025 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.
Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk
Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr