Deputy Headteacher (Priory Church in Wales School)
Job description
Priory Church in Wales School
(NOR:158)
Deputy Headteacher
Required for Summer Term 2026 or as soon as after
The Governing Body of Priory Church in Wales School wish to appoint an excellent practitioner and leader to join our creative, passionate and hardworking team. Priory CiW School is situated in the heart of Brecon, next to Brecon Cathedral. We are a Mantle of the Expert Training School and are totally committed to providing learning experiences that reflect the 12 pedagogical principles of the new Curriculum for Wales. Following our recent successful Estyn and Church inspection, we continually strive for success and improvement.
We are seeking to appoint a highly committed deputy headteacher to work alongside the headteacher in continuing to challenge approaches to teaching and learning, nurture and care for all pupils and ensure we
remain true to our Christian values.
We can offer you:
Incredibly well-behaved, friendly and highly creative pupils who can ‘think outside the box’ and enjoy working together in collaborative teams.
A friendly, caring and supportive team of staff and Governors.
A broad programme of continued professional development
The chance to grow and develop your leadership skills as part of a creative, ambitious and reflective
senior leadership team.
Strong partnerships with stakeholders
The successful candidate will:
Be an experienced and excellent classroom practitioner, able to be creative and embrace a wide range of pedagogical approaches and inquiry-based learning.
Values the child as a whole and adapts learning experiences, opportunities and approaches to all children to help them achieve their full potential.
Has a proven track record of effective school improvement and is totally committed to whole school leadership.
Understands, celebrates, values and supports the role of the Church in Wales in our school.
Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school to, please contact the Headteacher, Miss Claire Pugh, on 01874 623549 or via email to arrange a visit to the school.
Closing date for applications: 23rd February 2026
Shortlisting date: provisional: 2nd March 2026
Interviews: 10th and 11th March 2026