Deputy Headteacher - St Athan Primary School

Cyflog: 62612.00 - 69088.00 GBP per Year

About us
St Athan Primary is a one form entry primary school with a nursery. Our school building is a single-story structure built in 1967 and has been well maintained over the years. A fire in February 2025 caused extensive damage to one wing of the school and rebuilding work has just began to replace this space, in the meantime a modern demountable structure is being utilised.

Originally being a much larger school, we are fortunate to have adequate space for community rooms and breakout areas for children who have difficulty regulating their behaviour. The school grounds are extensive with a large playing field and playgrounds, and a well-established outdoor learning area.

The school was originally built to accommodate the children from St Athan and the surrounding villages and the children from RAF St Athan which at the time was one of the biggest training camps in the country. The numbers of military children have fallen in recent years but we still have a large contingent of Army children and a transient population of children from the ex-MOD houses, of which many are social housing or buy to lets. This does bring its challenges, we currently have 28% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay details: ISR 8- 12 £62,612 - £69,088 pro rata
Hours of work: 32 hours per week
Main Place of work: St Athan Primary School

The Governors of this vibrant school are looking to appoint a new Deputy Headteacher. This is a wonderful opportunity to work alongside a highly motivated and creative head teacher, a supportive and enthusiastic staff, eager children, a committed Governing Body and interested parents and carers.
About you
We are looking for an individual who:

• Can demonstrate a willingness and ability to promote and develop the school's distinctive creative and innovative character;


• Has the belief in developing the talent in each and every child;


• Is an exemplary classroom practitioner who inspires and leads children to take risks and believes that intelligence can be grown;


• Will take a lead role in maintaining and developing the high standards that currently exist throughout the school;


• Has the enthusiasm, energy and ability to inspire, motivate, challenge and support others at all stages of their professional development;


• Is a strong team leader with effective interpersonal skills;


• Has excellent communication skills to work in partnership with children, parents/carers, staff, governors and the local and wider


• Has experience of ALN processes and procedures

Additional information
Closing date: Tuesday 16 June 2026
Shortlisting: Wednesday 24 June 2026
School based activities for shortlisted candidates and interviews: Thursday 2 July 2026

Applications should be returned to:
Governor Support Unit, Directorate of Learning and Skills, Vale of Glamorgan Council via email to JSparks@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk by no later than 12 noon on Tue 16 Jun 2026