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To give our learners the best possible education!
Headteacher
Start Date: 1st September 2026
ISR: L17 - L23
Contract: Full Time Permanent
No. on roll: 329 FTE
Closing Date: 6th February 2026
Owing to the forthcoming retirement of the current headteacher, applications are invited for the position of headteacher of the federation of Tavernspite and Templeton Schools. The federation has an outstanding reputation both locally and nationally for excellent pupil standards and wellbeing, as evidenced by the recent Estyn report.
Serving the communities of Tavernspite, Templeton and beyond, our federation offers an exciting opportunity to lead two excellent primary schools with a combined number of 329 pupils, 206 in Tavernspite and 123 in Templeton.
The headteacher will be required to split their time between the two schools, whilst maintaining a whole school vision and approach to the role. You will lead a strong senior management team who support the day-to-day management of the two school sites, together with excellent and dedicated teachers who are supported by a wider team of equally enthusiastic learning support assistants and other ancillary staff.
Governors, staff and pupils would like to hear from you if you:
are passionate about education and have significant experience as a senior leader in a primary school setting.
can inspire, motivate and challenge both pupils and staff and to command their respect.
can show an excellent understanding of the Curriculum for Wales, its requirements and how you will successfully implement it throughout the federation.
are committed to the continuous improvement of high standards and an inclusive ethos.
can foster a learning environment that provides a first-class primary education and encourages pupils to be ambitious in their outlook.
can provide an environment in which pupils feel safe and are happy, eager and enthusiastic to learn and where any challenging behaviour is managed skilfully and sensitively.
are able to be a passionate catalyst for the Welsh language and its wider use throughout the school.
recognise and support the provision of music and expressive arts throughout the school as a tool for learning.
embrace inclusivity and equality within sport.
work with the governing body to nurture a sense of community, engaging with parents/carers and third-party community stakeholders including other schools within the Greenhill cluster.
The school offers you:
happy, motivated, enthusiastic children
an established, dedicated staff team
a supportive and committed Governing Body
a caring ethos
support for your own professional development
If you would like further information about the schools, please contact the School Improvement Adviser Damon McGarvie
We would welcome applications from experienced senior leaders, who are excited by the opportunity this role offers, to showcase your talents and determination to take this federation on the next part of its journey.
Closing Date: 5th February 2026
Shortlisting Date: 9th February 2026
Interview Dates: 12th and 13th March 2026
Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.
This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of the Council.
Mae diogelu ac amddiffyn plant ac oedolion mewn perygl yn flaenoriaeth uchel i Gyngor Sir Penfro. Ein nod yw cefnogi plant sy'n agored i niwed ac oedolion mewn perygl er mwyn sicrhau eu bod mor ddiogel â phosibl. Rydym yn ymrwymedig i sicrhau eu diogelwch a byddwn yn gweithredu i ddiogelu eu lles.Mae Polisi Corfforaethol Diogelu'r Cyngor yn darparu fframwaith i bob aelod o staff a gwasanaeth yn y Cyngor, gan amlinellu cyfrifoldebau mewn perthynas â diogelu ac amddiffyn plant ac oedolion mewn perygl yn ogystal â'r dulliau lle caiff y Cyngor ei sicrhau ei fod yn cyflawni ei ddyletswyddau.
Mae'r polisi hwn yn gymwys i holl weithwyr y Cyngor a'r gweithlu, yn ogystal â chynghorwyr, gwirfoddolwyr a darparwyr gwasanaethau a gomisiynir gan y Cyngor.Busnes pawb yw diogelu, p'un a ydynt yn gweithio i'r Cyngor neu'n gweithio ar ran y Cyngor.