Head teacher - Albert Primary School - Required for September 2026 Closing date 10-Mar-2026 Reference Number SCH00944 Location Penarth / Llandough Actual salary £76,238.00 - £89,186.00 per Year Contract Type Schools - Various Position Type Full Time About us Albert Primary School is in Penarth in the Vale of Glamorgan local authority. There are about 406 pupils aged three to eleven on roll. This includes around 60 pupils in the two part-time nursery classes. The school has 14 full-time classes. Around 4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals. The school was inspected by Estyn in July 2023 Albert Primary School is a warm and caring school, where staff place a high priority on the well-being of its pupils. This has resulted in pupils who are happy to attend school and enjoy participating in their learning and the life of the school. Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future. Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take. Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services. Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council. About the role The Governors of this vibrant school are looking to appoint a new headteacher. This is a wonderful opportunity to work alongside a highly motivated, supportive and enthusiastic staff, a committed Governing Body and a fully engaged community of children, parents and carers. Pay Details: L18-24 Hours of Work / Weeks per year / Working Pattern: Full time, permanent Main Place of Work: Albert Primary School About you The successful candidate will: have vision for sustaining and further raising the quality of education and standards of achievement; be a motivational leader who will work in partnership across the school community; and be committed to the educational and social well being of every child in the school We can offer you: a committed and supportive governing body; a well resourced school; a motivated staff team committed to the needs of different groups of learners; and children who enjoy coming to school EWC Required: Yes DBS Check Required: Yes Additional information For Further Information, contact: Mrs Jendy Hillier, Chair of Governors, on 02920 707682. Return Method: Applications should be returned to John Sparks, Governor Support Unit, via email at JSparks@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk by Tue 10 March 2026 at 12 noon Please see attached job description / person specification for further information. Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .