Overview
Job: Dirprwy Bennaeth/ Deputy Head Teacher, Ysgol Y Graig Primary School
Job Ref: DH037-4325
Job Scale: L6 to L10
Job Hours: 32.5
Location: YSGOL Y GRAIG PRIMARY SCHOOL, BREWERY LANE, CEFN COED, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF48 2LR
Speciality:
MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL – SCHOOLS DEPARTMENT, Pontycapel Road, Cefn-Coed-Y-Cymmer, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2ND
Tel: 01685 351806
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER – ISR: L6 to L10
Number of Pupils: 212
Age Range: 3-11
School Group: 2
Closing Date: 29th September 2025
Required for January 2026
“Opening eyes, developing minds, changing lives”
Our school
Our Ysgol Y Graig Primary School recognises its place in the heart of its community. We value the rich interactions created by our relentless pursuit for excellence as each member of the community strives for success. This ambition creates challenge, and we work together, using our core values to support each other to achieve. We have high expectations of each other and value the process of building our community into a safe, inclusive, fair environment which focuses on developing the unique qualities of every individual. We all believe in our community’s purpose in providing an innovative, engaging environment where our young people grow into independent, resilient, thoughtful contributors.
Responsibilities
* We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who is passionate about additional learning needs and will work to ensure the very best provision for all of our pupils.
* We are seeking a leader who has the wellbeing of all members of our school community at the core of their work.
* We require a strategic thinker with a clear vision for continued success and a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes.
* We expect an excellent teacher, with a proven track record in raising standards.
* We require excellent communication and collaboration skills enabling the continued development of effective partnerships with children, staff, parents, governors, other outside agencies and the wider community.
* We seek a candidate who shares our values, is approachable, supportive and passionate about the success of the staff and pupils.
* We require an experienced leader who can demonstrate significant whole-school impact in their work.
* The successful candidate will enable the development of Welsh language and culture across the school, local community and county borough as we continue to build our bilingual approach to learning.
What we offer
* A school that is happy, welcoming, raises aspirations and is ambitious for continued success.
* Dedicated, hardworking, caring staff who always go the extra mile for our children.
* Pupils with a real sense of belonging, who are respectful, eager to learn, creative and able to express themselves.
* A Governing Body committed to self-improvement and supporting us to provide the best learning opportunities.
* An environment that is safe, positive, welcoming, and celebrates success.
* Involved and engaged families who support their children’s learning.
* A diverse, inclusive community that cares about the school’s future.
How to apply / Selection process
The closing date for applications is 29th September 2025. Shortlisting will take place 1st October, lesson observations to be confirmed following Shortlisting, and interviews will be carried out over two days on 13th and 14th October. Candidates will be informed at the end of Day 1 if they are to proceed to Day 2.
A Candidate Pack has been prepared to support your application. For further information, please contact Ms Hayley Kaya – Headteacher of Ysgol-y-Graig Primary.
For further information please contact Ms Hayley Kaya on 01685 351806 or email Hayley.Kaya@merthyr.gov.uk
Qualifications & Evidence
You will be required to provide evidence of all qualifications specified as essential.
If you do not have internet access, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000. Applications to be returned no later than 29th September 2025 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN. Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk
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