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Cwmdâr County Primary School
Deputy Headteacher
Salary: L06 - L10 (£59,597 - £65,822)
Start Date: 01 September 2026
NOR: 265
Are you looking for an exciting challenge and an opportunity to make a difference as a Deputy Headteacher?
The Headteacher and Governing Body are seeking to appoint an inspirational Deputy Headteacher to work as part of a highly motivated and experienced team in taking the school forward in the next stage of its development. Cwmdâr County Primary School is a very good school that is continually striving for excellence. It is an ideal prospect for someone looking to further their career and make a positive difference as a Deputy Headteacher.
The Headteacher and Governing Body are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Deputy Headteacher with a passion for school improvement and exemplary classroom practice.
We are looking for:
1. A strategic thinker with proven leadership, management and interpersonal skills
2. A commitment to team work and partnerships
3. A passion and dedication to excellence in education and high expectations
4. A leader who inspires, motivates and empowers others
5. An excellent classroom practitioner who is equally passionate about the emotional and academic development of every child in their care.
6. An innovative and knowledgeable individual with the confidence to lead on the schools vision for the new curriculum
We can offer you:
7. enthusiastic, inquisitive and friendly children
8. a hardworking, committed and highly-skilled staff team
9. supportive parents and governing body
10. a commitment to your professional development
Please note to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the Schools Recruitment Website. If you do not complete the online application, you will not be considered as having applied for the post.
If you are currently employed by Rhondda Cynon Taff Council, please apply for the position through your employee self-service account and not via the link. If you have any issues accessing your Employee Self-Service account, please contact iTrent admin team.
The closing date for this post is Thursday 16th April Midnight
PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.
Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.
An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
Safeguarding Statement
Cwmdar County Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.