Deputy Headteacher

Cyflog: Leadership range L5-L9 (£52,985 - £58,488 per annum) - Full time

Rhos Y Fedwen Primary School is situated in the community of Rassau, on the outskirts of Ebbw Vale. The school has exceptional grounds and excellent resources. It is an open and friendly school with a dedicated staff, who work hard to create a positive, caring ethos.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, innovative and inspirational Deputy Headteacher who is an outstanding practitioner committed to developing teaching and learning of the highest quality.

The successful candidate will be able to;

• Provide clear, inspirational ideas for raising educational standards in all departments of the school.
• Have the vision for further development to achieve a consistently high performance
• Possesses excellent leadership, management, communication and personal skills
• Have the skills and knowledge to lead and develop curriculum reform
• Have the ability to promote effective teamwork
• Promote values that maintain a disciplined, orderly school with a caring ethos
• Have the ability to build on the very good links that have been established with our families, the wider community, local employers and neighbouring schools
• Understand that our success depends upon mutual respect and collaboration with the whole school community.

In return Governors will support the successful candidate in all aspects of school life; thereby creating practice of effective learning and development throughout the school and its community.

NOR 115 (Including Nursery)

Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The postholder will be required to complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal Records.

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: 4 th July 2024

Shortlisting: 5 th July 2024

Interviews: 10 th & 11 th July 2024

Candidates will be offered the opportunity to arrange a school visit. Please contact the school clerk Alexandra.vedmore@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk

Class teaching observations for shortlisted candidates will take place at dates and times to be agreed with candidates

This post is offered as a secondment opportunity. Before applying candidates should seek approval to be released from their current post by their Line Manager.