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Brecon High School
Required for September 2025 (or sooner by negotiation with current employer)
Associate Assistant Headteacher
Literacy Languages & Communication
Leadership 9-11
Applications close on 23rd June 2025 (10am)
If you are a current or aspiring leader with a passion and moral purpose for making a difference, this may be the role for you. The Governing Body are looking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic, driven and innovative leader to join the school at a time of important change.
The successful applicant will have responsibility for the Language, Literacy and Communication AOLE, including leading on teaching and learning and skills development, with a focus on progression and assessment, curriculum development and professional learning within the AOLE. Additionally, the post will include exciting whole school responsibilities, which will be agreed with the successful applicant. The ability to teach English at KS4 and KS5 is essential.
The school is looking for somebody who:
•Is an excellent role model and effective at leading, motivating and supporting a team
•Will be a presence around the school supporting all stakeholders
•Has a proven track record of improving outcomes
•Has the ability to drive and improve standards
•Has proven ability as a creative and inspirational practitioner with a commitment to the highest standards
•Is an excellent team player, who is able to work alongside other leaders within the school
•Has resilience, energy, flexibility, enthusiasm and is relentless in their drive to improve themselves and those around them
•Has highly effective leadership skills
•Is able to embrace and manage change and work with community partners, including building important links with parents and our cluster schools.
If you are interested in the post and would like to arrange an informal discussion with the Headteacher please email Miriam Coleman on the email address contained in the attached application pack.
Closing Date: 23rd June (10 AM)
Shortlisting 23rd June
Interview Dates: 27th June
Commencement Date: 1st September 2025 (or sooner by negotiation with current employer)
Safeguarding Statement
Powys County Council/Brecon High School share a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vunerable adults. The commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to maximise opportunity, minimise risk and continuously promote a culture that embraces the ethos of safeguarding amongst the workforce. Mae Cyngor Sir Powys/ Ysgol Uwchradd Aberhonddu yn rhannu ymrwymiad i ddiogelu a hyrwyddo lles plant, pobl ifanc ac oedolion diamddiffyn. Mae'r ymrwymiad yn cael ei danategu gan brosesau a gweithdrefnau cadarn sy'n ceisio cynddu cyfle, lleihau peryglon a hyrwyddo diwylliant sy'n cofleidio'r ethos o ddiogelu yn barhaus ymysg gweithlu.