Sketty Primary School : Deputy Headteacher

Sketty Primary School is a happy, warm and inclusive school where pupils are at the heart of everything we do. With more than 500 pupils on roll, the school is proud of its strong reputation for high standards, a nurturing ethos, and a commitment to providing dynamic, engaging learning experiences rooted in pupils' interests, the locality, and Curriculum for Wales.

Our motto, 'Be the best you can be' 'Gwnewch eich gorau glas', encapsulates the expectations we have for all our pupils and reflects our commitment to helping every child reach their full potential. As a No Outsiders school, we celebrate diversity, champion equality, and nurture a sense of belonging for every child.

We are seeking an inspirational Deputy Headteacher who will play a central role in shaping the next phase of our school's journey, working closely with the headteacher, senior leadership team, staff, governors, and wider community to ensure the very best outcomes for all pupils.
This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who is passionate about primary education, committed to inclusive practice, and ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our children.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide strategic leadership for teaching, learning and curriculum coherence, ensuring high expectations and strong outcomes for all learners
• Lead robust quality assurance and self-evaluation, using evidence to celebrate strengths and drive continuous improvement
• Support and challenge staff through effective professional learning, coaching and development, contributing to a reflective and aspirational community culture
• Contribute to inclusive leadership, ensuring that wellbeing, equity, safeguarding and support for learners with additional learning needs are embedded consistently across school life
• Work in genuine partnership with the Headteacher, sharing leadership responsibility and contributing to whole-school decision-making
• Demonstrate the judgement, credibility and leadership presence to deputise when required.

We are looking for someone who:

• Embodies the values and vision of our school and can provide strategic leadership aligned to the school's ethos and improvement priorities
• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner who will support the development of high quality teaching and learning across the school
• Is an experienced leader with a proven track record of securing strong outcomes for pupils.
• Is committed to sustaining and strengthening our highly valued inclusive ethos and our 'No Outsiders' approach.
• Is committed to Welsh language development across the school.
• Can play a key role in driving forward whole-school priorities, including curriculum innovation, independence in learning, Welsh language development, and meaningful pupil voice.
• Leads by example and can inspire staff and pupils through creativity, passion, and integrity.
• Has a commitment to high quality staff development and will work collaboratively with our skilled staff in an environment where distributed leadership, coaching and mentoring are highly valued.

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming, inclusive culture that places wellbeing, partnership, and community at the heart of school life.
• Enthusiastic pupils who are caring, enthusiastic and motivated pupils who are eager to learn.
• A friendly, highly committed and supportive staff team.
• Supportive and highly engaged governors with a strong understanding of the school and its values.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development

How to apply
Sketty Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all relevant pre-employment checks.
For further information about the school, please visit the school website at: https://www.skettyprimary.co.uk/

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

Sketty Primary School - Deputy Headteacher - Job Description ( PDF, 219 KB )

Sketty Primary School - Deputy Headteacher - Person Specification ( PDF, 266 KB )

The application form should be returned to Mrs Bev Phillips (Headteacher). Email: [email protected]

Your supporting letter of application should be no longer than 2,000 words.
Please note, as part of the process, shortlisted candidates will be expected to undertake a lesson observation at Sketty Primary School and a formal interview.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at: https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit Sketty Primary 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 Tuesday 5 May at 4 pm.

Please email Mrs Bev Phillips to confirm your attendance at the tour. Email: [email protected]
Closing date: Friday 8 May at 12pm
Shortlisting date: Monday 11 May
Observation dates: Monday 18 or Tuesday 19 May
Interview date: Thursday 21 May

Last modified on 22 April 2026

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