Headteacher @ Cae'r Felin & Brynsaron
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About the vacancy
Vacancy ID:
2346
Organisation:
Schools
Number of vacancies:
1
Contract type:
Permanent Full Time
Location:
Carmarthenshire
Grade:
Head Teachers/Assistant Head Teachers/Deputy Head Teacher Pay and Conditions
If part time, the full time salary quoted (which is based on full time equivalent) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
Salary From:
L10 - £63,290
Salary To:
L16 - £73,426
Contract Hours
Full-time
Come and join our team
This post includes additional responsibility for Ysgol Gynradd Brynsaron (48 pupils), which is currently linked through an informal collaboration; from January 2026 the two schools will formally federate under a single governing body, following the consultation process concluded in the summer term 2025.
An allowance equivalent to 2 Leadership Points will be paid while the informal collaboration arrangements continue. From January 2026 onwards, the pay scale for the formal federation will be L12 – L18.
Required by January 2026 or as soon as possible.
Governors seek to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic and committed practitioner to lead, challenge and continue to raise our aspirations and ensure excellent learning opportunities for all pupils.
We are looking for someone who has:
* A clear vision for educational excellence and a passion for improving pupils' achievements
* Ability to build on existing strengths of the school and embraces the exciting challenge to further develop the potential of pupils and staff;
* High expectations of pupils' progress, attainment and behaviour, whilst ensuring that pupils' interests and wellbeing are at the heart of all planning;
* A drive to maintain the rich and broad curriculum opportunities, whilst embracing the principles of the Curriculum for Wales to ensure highly relevant learning experiences for all pupils;
* Ensure equal opportunities, equity and excellence for all.
* The skills of an excellent communicator who can engage effectively with children, parents, staff and governors through the medium of both Welsh and English.
Applicants applying for their first Headteacher appointment must hold the NPQH or on the current cohort of the Aspiring Headteachers programme.
For an informal discussion, please contract Mr. Dylan Davies, Chair of Governors for Ysgol Cae'r Felin, on or ; or Mrs. Buddug Rees, Chair of Governors at Ysgol Brysaron, on or
Job Description:
Pecyn Penodi - Cae'r Felin a – 1960KB Opens in a new window
Expected date of interview:
17 October 2025
DBS level:
An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk
Welsh language level - verbal
Level 5 - You will need to be able to communicate fluently in Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.
Closing Date:
08/10/2025, 12:00
The Rewards
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
* Competitive salary
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
* Access to staff health and wellbeing support
* Personal development and career progression
* Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
* Flexible working and family friendly policies
Additional Information
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: Please Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: or contact and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
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