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About the vacancy
Vacancy ID: 2418
Organisation: Schools
Number of vacancies: 1
Contract type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
Grade: Head Teachers/Assistant Head Teachers/Deputy Head Teacher Pay and Conditions (full time salary pro‑rated if part‑time)
Salary: L14 - £72,579 to L20 - £84,100
Contract hours: Full time
About our school
Swiss Valley is a Community Primary School which caters for pupils between the ages of three and eleven years. It was built in 1969 and is set in an open, elevated ground in the centre of the Swiss Valley Park Estate, and enjoys panoramic views of the Burry Estuary, town of Llanelli and surrounding area. Governors seek to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic, committed and dynamic practitioner to lead, challenge and continue to raise our aspirations and ensure consistently excellent learning opportunities for all pupils. The school motto is, "Mae rhaid mentro cyn cael dim!" - "In order to succeed at anything, at first you must try!".
Key attributes we are looking for
* A clear vision for educational excellence and a passion for improving pupils' achievements
* Ability to build on existing strengths and further develop the potential of pupils and staff
* Ability to inspire, motivate and enthuse pupils and staff
* High expectations of pupils' progress, attainment and behaviour, whilst ensuring that pupils' interests and wellbeing are at the heart of all planning
* Maintain rich and broad curriculum opportunities, while embracing the principles of the Curriculum for Wales to ensure highly relevant learning experiences for all pupils
* Excellent communicator who can engage effectively with children, parents, staff and governors through both Welsh and English
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Note: The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. Applicants who are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk are not eligible.
Contact information
For further discussion, contact Giles Morgan, Chair of Governors, at AGMorgan@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or by calling the school directly on 01554 774063.
Application deadlines
Closing Date: Midnight on Friday, 24th October 2025
Shortlisting: Monday, 3rd November 2025
Interviews: Thursday, 13th November 2025
Start Date: April 2026 or as soon as possible.
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing additional annual leave
* Access to staff health and wellbeing support
* Personal development and career progression
* Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle‑to‑work scheme
* Flexible working and family‑friendly policies
Additional information
We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We ensure all staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care. We have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.
Eligibility: Applicants must be legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage that you are not eligible, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
How to apply: All applications must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements.
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