Headteacher @ Stebonheath Primary School
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About the vacancy
Vacancy ID: 2275
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
If part time, the full time salary quoted (which is based on full time equivalent) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
Salary From: £71,523
Salary To: £82,047
Contract Hours Full-time
Come and join our team
Stebonheath Primary School is seeking an inspirational and dedicated Headteacher to lead our vibrant and inclusive learning community to further success. Our school is committed to ensuring that all our pupils "Enjoy, Learn and Succeed," providing a nurturing and developmental environment where the interests of the child are at the heart of everything we do.
About Us:
* A Thriving and Inclusive School: Ysgol Stebonheath is a successful school located in the town of Llanelli, catering for 279 pupils aged 3-11. We are an English medium primary school; however, we are proud of our Welsh language provision and standards.
* Innovative Curriculum: Our inquiry-based curriculum stimulates pupils' interests and enthusiasm for learning, allowing them to make strong progress as independent learners.
* Community Engagement: We pride ourselves on excellent well-being support for pupils and innovative projects that encourage community involvement, fostering a deep sense of belonging within our school.
The Role:
The successful candidate will:
* Provide visionary leadership to continue the school's journey of excellence.
* Foster a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.
* Support and develop our dedicated team of staff.
* Engage effectively with pupils, parents, and the wider community.
About You:
You will be:
* An experienced leader with a proven track record of successful school leadership.
* Committed to inclusive education and the well-being of all pupils.
* Innovative and forward-thinking, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
* Confident in Welsh or committed to developing your Welsh language skills.
This school is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Applicants applying for their first Headteacher appointment must hold the NPQH.
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK.
Please contact Nigel Bevan, Chair of Governors, on nicnig@icloud.com for an informal discussion.
Job Description: 25-09-10 - Headteacher Recruitment Pack - Stebonheath (006561).pdf - 778KB Opens in a new window
Expected date of interview: 8 October 2025
DBS level: An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk
Welsh language level - verbal
Level 3 - You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level
Closing Date: 29/09/2025, 12:00
The Rewards
We offer an excellent benefits package including:
* Competitive salary
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition 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 make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Please note, 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: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. Lease Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.
How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy 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 to support you in the process.
Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.
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