Head Teacher - Machen Primary School

Head Teacher - Machen Primary School
Job description
Machen Primary School/ Ysgol Gynradd Machen

HEADTEACHER - GROUP 2 ISR L11 to L17

To commence September 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter (pending all safeguarding and recruitment checks).

Applications are invited from dynamic, experienced, and suitably qualified professionals for the post of Headteacher of this successful primary school. The school provides education between the ages of three and eleven.

The school is located in Machen, a sizeable village between Caerphilly and Newport, with easy access routes for travel within Caerphilly borough and surrounding areas, including M4 links.

Ysgol Gynradd Machen/ Machen Primary School is a welcoming and friendly school; an establishment that sits in the heart of Machen village and is highly valued and respected by the community. Well-being and academic success are valued, where all learners are encouraged to develop their individual strengths and talents; learners are challenged to act ambitiously, to be capable and creative, show resilience in learning and independence in actions and thoughts. Recognising the value of investing in staff, retention is high, in a culture that encourages collaboration, innovation and professional learning within reflective practices.

Governors see this as an exciting challenge for an enthusiastic and skilful leader. They are eager to appoint someone who has:

• A proven record of excellent classroom practice;
• Outstanding leadership and management skills;

• Good experience of providing for pupils with significant additional learning needs in line with the recent Welsh ALN reforms;

• A clear vision and high expectations for school improvement;
• Excellent personal and team building skills;
• Good experience and knowledge of implementation of the Curriculum for Wales;
• An interest in developing the Welsh culture and language and the idea of 'cynefin' both in local and wider contexts to promote issues of diversity;
• A very positive attitude to innovation and change, and
• A strong commitment to work closely with governors, parents and the wider community.

The Governors will provide good support for the successful candidate who will demonstrate a strong commitment to working closely with them to provide high quality leadership and the best possible education for children.

Closing Date for applications is: 30 th March 2023

Shortlisting will take place on: 19 th April 2023

Interviews will be held on: 27 th April 2023

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit the school on Tuesday 25 th April 2023 for a tour of the school and to meet the school council.

View the Job Description and Person Specification.

Please apply online.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide appropriate documents such as your full birth certificate/passport/work permit in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.