To commence: September 1st, 2025.
Ysgol Gynradd Aberporth’s Governing Body are looking for an energetic and motivated candidate to lead the school.
Ysgol Gynradd Aberporth is a close-knit and caring community, which ensures a happy and safe environment for everyone. The school’s teachers and staff are conscientious and work diligently to offer a cross-section of valuable experiences and extensive opportunities for the pupils.
Ysgol Gynradd Aberporth provides high quality education which ensures that every individual has equal opportunity and access to a varied curriculum. The school nurtures the pupils’ various skills so that they can develop into independent, lifelong learners.
Ysgol Aberporth is located in the village of Aberporth on the Ceredigion coast, approximately 7 miles to the north of Cardigan and 14 miles to the South of New Quay. There are magnificent views of Ceredigion bay from the school site.
At present there are 169 pupils on roll which include 15 pupils who are based in the Specialist Resource Centre, Canolfan y Don, where children receive specialist support for severe and/or profound and multiple learning difficulties. The Headteacher would be responsible for leading provision at both Canolfan y Don and the mainstream within the school. The Centre’s pupils integrate into the mainstream for certain lessons, play sessions, lunchtime and all the school’s extracurricular or residential activities.
Welsh-medium education is provided for pupils between 4 and 11 years of age across six classes and around 26% of pupils come from a Welsh-speaking background. Ysgol Aberporth is in a Flying Start area where approximately 25% of pupils under 4 years old are disadvantaged. WIMD data also highlights that approximately 59% of the pupils that are within the 25% most deprived LSOAs in Wales have difficulty accessing Services and 78% have difficulties accessing housing.
A recent interim inspection was conducted by ESTYN which noted that Ysgol Aberporth has made ‘sound progress’ in responding to both recommendations issued in the previous full inspection in March 2020. As a result, most pupils’ numeracy, reading and writing skills are improving well.
The aim is to appoint an experienced individual with excellent leadership and management qualities who will:
* Build on existing healthy partnerships and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders;
* Provide excellent leadership that draws on and reinforces the expertise of other staff;
* Promote the wellbeing of learners and staff;
* Encourage and support all learners to realise the four purposes of the Curriculum for Wales;
* Promote high standards, progress and attainment for all;
* Lead on national transformation agendas;
* Promote staff development in innovative teaching and learning;
* Encourage parent/carer involvement and the community of the school;
* Promote full inclusion across both the mainstream and Canolfan y Don.
The successful candidate will have:
* A clear vision for developing the school and Canolfan y Don that inspires staff, parents/carers and learners alike;
* High expectations of themselves and others within the location of the school and the wider community of Aberporth;
* The ability to provide a caring, respectful and inclusive environment for all;
* A clear understanding and commitment to developing effective pedagogical practices;
* Excellent bilingual communication, inter-personal, management and organisational skills;
* An understanding of the importance of each learner’s individual development to reach their full potential;
* A sound knowledge of and interest in current education developments and practices;
* Commitment to ensuring continuous professional development and teamwork;
* A strong commitment to continue the links with the Governors, local community and schools, Mudiad Meithrin, Aberporth Bilingual Playgroup, and Urdd Gobaith Cymru;
* The ability to encourage learners to fully embrace the Welsh language culture and language and to encourage parents/carers to support Welsh at home.
This advert is for a full-time Headteacher position where the ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh and English is essential. The NPQH qualification is essential for this role.
Applicants wishing to visit the school before applying are welcome to do so by contacting Lisa Stopher (Chair of Governing Body) on 07717 860707 to arrange a visit.
For more information about this post, please contact Rhianydd James, School Support Advisor, on 07811 593801 or by email rhianydd.james@ceredigion.gov.uk.
Job Description and Person Specification
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, April 2nd 2025 and interviews will be held on Friday, April 11th, 2025.
Note: We reserve the right to amend the application closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.
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