Deputy Headteacher - Fochriw Primary School

Deputy Headteacher - Fochriw Primary School Fochriw, Wales

Caerphilly County Borough Council
Full Time Fochriw, Wales 50461 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

FOCHRIW PRIMARY SCHOOL


DEPUTY HEADTEACHER (L05 to L09)


To commence 1st September 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter (pending safeguarding clearance)


Applications are invited from dynamic, experienced and suitably qualified Teachers for the post of Deputy Headteacher of this successful Primary School. The school provides education for boys and girls between the ages of three and eleven.


Fochriw Primary School is Caerphilly Borough’s only rural school located in the village of Fochriw in the Upper Rhymney Valley. Fochriw has close travel links to Bargoed and Merthyr Tydfil, with train routes that can be accessed in the neighbouring village of Pontlottyn.


Governors are committed to appointing a Deputy Headteacher who:


  • Has a proven record of excellent classroom practice;
  • Has very good leadership and management skills;
  • Has a clear vision and high expectations for school improvement;
  • Has excellent personal and team building skills;
  • Has excellent understanding of the Curriculum for Wales and staff development;
  • Is strongly committed to working closely with governors, parents/carers and the wider community;
  • A very positive attitude to innovation and change.

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


In return we can offer:


  • A strong commitment to professional development;
  • A school with high aspirations and a genuine opportunity to make a difference;
  • An opportunity to help shape the future of teaching and learning;
  • A dedicated and supportive team of professional staff and governors.

View the Job Description and Person Specification.


Closing Date for applications is Tuesday 18th April 2023

Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 27th April 2023

Lesson observations will take place on week commencing 8th May 2023

Interviews will be held on Thursday 18th May 2023


Candidates will be invited to visit the school and meet the school council week commencing 1st May 2023.


You are more than welcome to telephone the school to arrange a visit to the school with the Headteacher, Mrs Pascoe on 01685 841236 before applying for this position.


Please apply online below.


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


We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.


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


If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact [email protected] for further information.

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Job title
Deputy Headteacher - Fochriw Primary School
Job reference
REQ0008275
Date posted
29/03/2023
Application closing date
18/04/2023
Location
Fochriw
Salary
Leadership Pay Scale £50,461 (L05) - £55,702 (L09)
Package
Full Time, Permanent
Contractual hours
32.5
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Schools Heads / Deputies
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Job description

FOCHRIW PRIMARY SCHOOL


DEPUTY HEADTEACHER (L05 to L09)


To commence 1st September 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter (pending safeguarding clearance)


Applications are invited from dynamic, experienced and suitably qualified Teachers for the post of Deputy Headteacher of this successful Primary School. The school provides education for boys and girls between the ages of three and eleven.


Fochriw Primary School is Caerphilly Borough’s only rural school located in the village of Fochriw in the Upper Rhymney Valley. Fochriw has close travel links to Bargoed and Merthyr Tydfil, with train routes that can be accessed in the neighbouring village of Pontlottyn.


Governors are committed to appointing a Deputy Headteacher who:


  • Has a proven record of excellent classroom practice;
  • Has very good leadership and management skills;
  • Has a clear vision and high expectations for school improvement;
  • Has excellent personal and team building skills;
  • Has excellent understanding of the Curriculum for Wales and staff development;
  • Is strongly committed to working closely with governors, parents/carers and the wider community;
  • A very positive attitude to innovation and change.

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


In return we can offer:


  • A strong commitment to professional development;
  • A school with high aspirations and a genuine opportunity to make a difference;
  • An opportunity to help shape the future of teaching and learning;
  • A dedicated and supportive team of professional staff and governors.

View the Job Description and Person Specification.


Closing Date for applications is Tuesday 18th April 2023

Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 27th April 2023

Lesson observations will take place on week commencing 8th May 2023

Interviews will be held on Thursday 18th May 2023


Candidates will be invited to visit the school and meet the school council week commencing 1st May 2023.


You are more than welcome to telephone the school to arrange a visit to the school with the Headteacher, Mrs Pascoe on 01685 841236 before applying for this position.


Please apply online below.


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


We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.


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


If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact [email protected] for further information.

Deputy Headteacher - Fochriw Primary School
Caerphilly County Borough Council

www.caerphilly.gov.uk
Hengoed, United Kingdom
Harry Andrews
$5 to $25 million (USD)
501 to 1000 Employees
Government
Municipal Agencies
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