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Happy, Creative, Confident - Inspired to Achieve Together
The Governing Body of The Rofft School is seeking to appoint an exceptional, forward-thinking Headteacher to lead our vibrant and inclusive school community into its next chapter.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an ambitious and values-driven leader to make a lasting difference—building on our strengths while shaping a compelling vision for the future.
About Our School
The Rofft School is at the heart of its community, a place where children are nurtured, challenged and inspired to thrive. We are proud of our supportive ethos, strong relationships and commitment to ensuring every learner feels safe, valued and empowered to succeed.
Our school is driven by a clear moral purpose: to provide a rich, engaging and inclusive education that enables every child to achieve their full potential. We place a strong emphasis on wellbeing, creativity, and the development of confident, independent learners prepared for life in modern Wales.
The Role
As Headteacher, you will provide outstanding strategic leadership and management, working in partnership with governors, staff, families and the wider community to:
1. Articulate and deliver a compelling vision aligned with the Curriculum for Wales
2. Raise standards and aspirations for all learners
3. Lead exceptional teaching and learning, ensuring high-quality pedagogy across the school
4. Champion inclusion and wellbeing, creating a culture where every child and adult flourishes
5. Drive sustainable school improvement, using evidence-informed strategies
6. Develop staff and future leaders, nurturing a culture of collaboration and professional growth
7. Strengthen community partnerships, ensuring the school remains at the heart of its community
You will be a visible, inspirational presence who leads with integrity, clarity and purpose—motivating others to achieve excellence together.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a leader who:
8. Has proven senior leadership experience with a strong track record of raising standards
9. Demonstrates strategic vision, resilience and the ability to deliver sustained improvement
10. Is an outstanding practitioner with deep understanding of effective teaching and learning
11. Has a strong grasp of Curriculum for Wales, assessment and school improvement
12. Is passionate about inclusion, equity and pupil wellbeing
13. Can inspire, develop and empower staff teams
14. Builds positive, trusting relationships with pupils, families, governors and partners
15. Leads with integrity, innovation and a relentless focus on excellence
You will embody the professional values of leadership, collaboration, innovation and lifelong learning, ensuring the highest standards for all.
What We Offer
16. A welcoming, caring school community with enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils
17. A committed and experienced staff team
18. Supportive and engaged governors
19. Strong partnerships with the local authority and wider networks
Opportunities to shape the strategic direction of the school and leave a lasting legacy
Why Join The Rofft School?
This is more than a Headship, it is a chance to:
20. Transform lives through education
21. Lead a school with heart, ambition and community at its core
22. Shape a culture where every child thrives and every adult grows
23. Be a part of a well-established, respected community primary school
Have an opportunity to develop the school, its facilities and extracurricular activities in a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward-thinking way to champion continuous improvement
Key Information
24. Post: Headteacher
25. Contract: Full Time, Permanent
26. Employer: Wrexham County Borough Council
For more information see the information pack available on the school's website.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged.
An Enhanced DBS & EWC registration is required for this position.
The Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.
The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Safeguarding Statement
The Rofft CP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.