DescriptionEmployerLocation
Deputy Head Teacher
Ref: ED50183069
Leadership Scale L9–L13
Permanent | Full-Time
Start Date: January 2026
Mount Stuart Primary School is excited to announce the opportunity for a dedicated and visionary Deputy Head Teacher to join our esteemed senior leadership team. This role is ideal for an innovative and reflective practitioner eager to contribute to the strategic development of our research-driven and inclusive educational environment.
Situated in the heart of Butetown, Mount Stuart is a vibrant, multi-cultural school that exemplifies a strong commitment to equity, pupil voice, and community engagement. We take pride in our rich diversity and our philosophy of nurturing the whole child.
The Successful Candidate Will:
•Demonstrate exceptional collaborative, supportive, and distributive leadership skills, fostering a positive and inclusive team environment.
•Exhibit excellence as a classroom practitioner, inspiring both pupils and colleagues.
•Show ambition and a relentless drive for personal and professional growth.
•Demonstrate a passion for inclusive education and a commitment to raising standards for all learners.
•Inspire and support staff in the delivery of a broad, creative, and ambitious curriculum.
•Uphold and promote the school’s core values of respect, resilience, and creativity.
•Commit to forging strong partnerships with families and the wider community.
•Articulate innovative ideas that will drive continuous school improvement.
What We Offer:
•A school with a clear and compelling vision, rooted in community and inclusion
•A dedicated and skilled staff team committed to continuous improvement
•A strong culture of professional learning and collaboration
•Opportunities to contribute to regional and national initiatives, including anti-racism and multilingualism.
A recent successful Estyn inspection, which described Mount Stuart as:
“A welcoming and inclusive school with a clear vision that brings staff, pupils, and parents together. Its strong values of respect, resilience, and creativity help pupils develop confidence and a love of learning.” March 2025
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
Visits and Applications:
Please download or print off the application form and Equal Opportunity Form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by email for the attention of The Headteacher, before the closing date.
Closing date Friday 24th October 2025 at 12 noon
-Shortlisting Friday 24th October 2025
-Lesson observations and visits w/b 3rd Nov 2025
-Interview and tasks 10th and 11th November 2025
Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:
•aged under 25;
•not in employment, education or training;
•from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;
•ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.
Safeguarding Statement