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Cilâ Primary School: Headteacher

Cyngor Abertawe
Achieving, Building, Celebrating
Cilâ Primary School is situated in the village of Upper Killay, close to the first UK designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, on the Gower peninsular. We are a happy, caring, and inclusive primary that is at the heart of our community. We strive to do our best for every single one of our pupils so that they are happy, motivated, enthusiastic and independent learners.

The school and its grounds are well presented and loved. The environment is inviting and purposeful, providing excellent opportunities for outdoor learning and exploration.

Staff are passionate about teaching and learning. They are committed to delivering an authentic and engaging curriculum that meets the needs of all pupils.

The school is truly a community, with everyone ready to help each other so that we all succeed together. We greatly value our excellent partnerships with parents to help our pupils to flourish.

At Cilâ we aim to achieve our goals, build successful futures, and celebrate who we are, so we can inspire and change the world for the better.

Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher, the Governing Body are looking for an enthusiastic, innovative and inspirational leader who has the necessary professional skills to build on the solid foundations and excellent relationships that are already in place at Cilâ.

The successful candidate must be a dynamic, resilient leader who will grow the existing vision for the school, whilst driving forward local and national priorities.

We are looking for a highly visible and approachable headteacher who must demonstrate:
  • A commitment to enhance our distinctive and inclusive vision and ethos
  • A passion for supporting and improving the wellbeing of all
  • A belief that all children, regardless of background or ability, can succeed
  • Strong strategic leadership skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning, enabling every child to progress
  • Embeds honest self-evaluation and robust quality assurance to highlight strengths and drive improvement
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, to motivate and empower others
  • The ability to look beyond the school gates and develop positive, effective relationships with families and the wider community

In return, we can offer you:
  • A professional and caring team of staff
  • Happy, engaged children who enjoy learning and wider opportunities
  • An extensive, well-cared for physical environment
  • A caring, nurturing environment that allows all pupils to develop positive aspirations and achieve high standards
  • Supportive and engaged parents
  • Dedicated and experienced governors
  • A commitment to ongoing professional learning at all levels

For further information about the school, please visit the school website at: https://www.cilaprimarysch.co.uk

Cila Primary School - Head Teacher - Job description ( PDF, 227 KB )

Cila Primary School - Head Teacher - Person Specification ( PDF, 245 KB )

Application form - headteacher/deputy headteacher ( Word doc, 171 KB )

The application form should be returned to Sharon Beech, Clerk to Governors. Email: [email protected]

Your supporting letter of application should be no longer that 2000 words.

Applicants are required to hold the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH).

We would encourage you to undertake a visit to our school, so that you can see for yourself what the school has to offer. A tour of the school for prospective applicants is arranged for 15 January 2026 at 4pm.

Please email Sharon Beech, Clerk to Governors, to attend the tour.

Email: [email protected]

School tour: 15 January 2026 at 4pm
Closing date: 28 January 2026 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: 2 February 2026
Formal interviews: 12 February 2026

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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