Pengelli Primary School: Deputy Head Teacher

OVERVIEW:

Pengelli Primary is situated in the village of Grovesend. We are a happy, caring, and inclusive small school at the heart of a growing community.

The governing body is seeking to appoint a motivational, experienced, enthusiastic and exemplary professional to work alongside the Headteacher by taking a lead role in managing and developing our school.

The right candidate for this deputy headship will have a proven track record AND can plan strategically, have the ability to motivate and inspire a varied team of teachers in new strategies to improve teaching and learning over the whole school. The successful candidate must also be an excellent teaching practitioner and hold high expectations of what all pupils can achieve.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Happy, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and are a pleasure to teach;
• Professional, hardworking and motivated team of teachers and support staff committed to developing and raising standards

A highly supportive governing body;

• A commitment to your professional development and wellbeing;
• The commitment to working in partnership with families who are passionate about ensuring their children can be the best they can be;
• Opportunities to foster and develop partnerships with a range of agencies within the community, and
• A nurturing environment where every child and every person is valued.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Support the Head in delivery of the school vision, for all learners
• Lead the school in the absence of the Headteacher on management decisions.
• Be an enthusiastic, inspirational, innovative leader with proven teaching and management skills;
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Be committed to maintaining high standards and continuous improvement;
• Be active in maintaining and developing the partnerships between pupils, parents, staff, governors and the wider community;
• Support the ongoing development of this successful primary school;
• Be committed to further development of pupil voice and extracurricular opportunities.
• Be an effective people manager who is committed to their own and others' development.
• Work closely with curriculum leads to enrich and improve planning and delivery across all subjects and year groups. Lead the implementation of the New Curriculum and oversee learning
• Be an outstanding teacher across the primary age range
• Have the ability to look beyond the school gates and develop positive, effective relationships with families and the wider community.
• Be committed to enhance our distinctive and inclusive vision and ethos

Governors will consider the key job requirements within your letter of application.

We would encourage prospective candidates to visit our school on Thursday 22 January at 4pm. Please inform Mrs Helen Talaat Head teacher on [email protected] if you intend / would like, to visit.

Pengelli Primary School - Deputy Head Teacher - Job description ( PDF, 276 KB )

Pengelli Primary School - Deputy Head Teacher -Person Specification ( PDF, 241 KB )

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

All applications are to be returned via email to the Headteacher, Helen Talaat - [email protected]

Closing date: Noon on 30 January 2026

Shortlisting: 6 February 2026

Interviews: 12 February 2026

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