Executive Headteacher (Radnor Valley and Gladestry Schools)
Job description
RADNOR VALLEY CP SCHOOL/YSGOL DYFFRYN MAESYFED
New Radnor, Presteigne, Powys. LD8 2SS
Telephone: 01544 350203
Email:
GLADESTRY CHURCH IN WALES/YSGOL GYNRADD LLANFAIR LLYTHYNWG
Gladestry, Kington, Herefordshire. HR5 3NR
Telephone: 01544 370207
Email:
APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE HEADTEACHER or ACTING HEADTEACHER
RADNOR VALLEY AND GLADESTRY CHURCH IN WALES SCHOOL
Full-time permanent post – required for 1st January 2026
Salary L6-L12
NOR : Radnor Valley – 50. Gladestry - 34
The successful candidate will be employed by Radnor Valley CP and shared with Gladestry Church in Wales Primary School, as outlined in the collaboration agreement. The post includes a 2 day a week teaching commitment, shared between the two schools.
Are you an experienced leader passionate about driving educational excellence? Following a sustained period of stable, highly effective, successful leadership, the governors are seeking to appoint an exceptional Executive Headteacher to lead and inspire two thriving village schools, each with its unique character and close-knit rural community.
As Executive Headteacher, you will build on the excellent provision already in place and continue to inspire both schools toward greater achievements. Your leadership will nurture a strong, inclusive culture of learning, personal growth, and well-being, ensuring all learners reach their full potential.
The successful candidate must hold the NPQH qualification or be currently enrolled in the NPQH program, for the position of acting headteacher.
A successful applicant will find:
1. Two popular, successful, forward-looking and attractive schools set in beautiful countryside
2. Schools with a track record of sustaining a high level of learner outcomes, that demonstrates resilience at all levels and is meeting the challenge to move forward and sustain excellence.
3. Creative schools, innovative in their development towards the Curriculum for Wales
4. Happy schools, where the children are well behaved, hard working and motivated to do their best.
5. A consistent outstanding record of academic achievement and care for pupils’ wellbeing
6. A highly motivated team of excellent teachers, supported by dedicated teaching assistants.
7. Two well-managed schools with excellent classrooms and facilities.
8. Supportive governors, parents and community and an active Parent and Friends Association.
Applicants will need to demonstrate:
9. Proven strategic leadership skills that motivate staff and pupils to reach their full potential.
10. An understanding of the Christian values of the Church in Wales.
11. Excellent teaching skills, ensuring high standards and consistency of quality educational provision.
12. The capacity to identify and develop appropriate professional development for all staff
13. That they have high expectations of both pupils and staff.
14. An ability to take a key role in leading and developing the collaboration between the two schools.
15. The capacity to foster and develop close partnerships between schools, pupils, staff, governors and parents.
16. Experience of financial management.
We would encourage all applicants to visit the schools prior to application.
If you require any further information, or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact:
Closing date: Thursday 11th September 2025
Shortlisting to be held on Friday 12th September 2025
Interviews to be held on Tuesday 23rd and 24th September 2025
This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check