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Deputy Headteacher – Gelliswick Church in Wales VC School
Start date: 1 September 2026
Salary: L8–12
Contract: Full time • Permanent
The Governing Body of Gelliswick Church in Wales VC School is seeking an experienced, values driven and highly motivated Deputy Headteacher to join our leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the continued success of our inclusive Church school and to lead with purpose, compassion and ambition.
Our vision is to nurture children with strong values who care for others, achieve highly and grow in hope. We are looking for a leader who will confidently develop our Church school ethos, ensuring our values are lived out daily and that all members of our community flourish spiritually, emotionally and academically. The role includes a teaching commitment.
The successful candidate will:
• Provide inspirational, strategic leadership with a commitment to high standards for pupils, staff and the wider school community
• Champion pupil wellbeing and demonstrate strong understanding of trauma informed practice
• Promote an inclusive culture, ensuring equity and excellence for all learners
• Work in partnership with pupils, staff, governors, parents, the Church and the wider community
• Lead high quality teaching, learning, assessment and curriculum development in line with Curriculum for Wales
• Support staff to design meaningful learning experiences that secure strong progress
• Lead impactful professional learning that builds collaboration and reflective practice
• Promote and support the development of the Welsh language and culture across the school and community
• Model enthusiasm, resilience and excellent interpersonal skills
• Be an excellent primary practitioner with high aspirations for pupils and colleagues
• Demonstrate successful collaborative leadership with a strong record of improving outcomes
• Evaluate impact effectively and communicate outcomes clearly
• Apply deep knowledge of children’s learning and development, including for those with additional or complex needs
• Build positive, trusting relationships with families to improve pupils’ experiences and outcomes
We can offer:
• Enthusiastic, proud and motivated pupils
• A dedicated and passionate staff team
• Supportive governors, engaged parents and strong community links rooted in our Church school values
• Modern, high quality premises and excellent facilities
• A well resourced Learning Resource Centre supporting 25 pupils with complex needs
• A positive, welcoming culture that places wellbeing, inclusion and professional growth at its heart
• A strong commitment to professional development, collaboration and care
With around 460 pupils, Gelliswick CiW School is a friendly and aspirational community committed to nurturing the whole child. We seek an innovative, reflective practitioner who is passionate about educational change in Wales and excited to bring new ideas into practice as we shape the next chapter of our school’s journey.
Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.
This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of the Council.
Mae diogelu ac amddiffyn plant ac oedolion mewn perygl yn flaenoriaeth uchel i Gyngor Sir Penfro. Ein nod yw cefnogi plant sy'n agored i niwed ac oedolion mewn perygl er mwyn sicrhau eu bod mor ddiogel â phosibl. Rydym yn ymrwymedig i sicrhau eu diogelwch a byddwn yn gweithredu i ddiogelu eu lles.Mae Polisi Corfforaethol Diogelu'r Cyngor yn darparu fframwaith i bob aelod o staff a gwasanaeth yn y Cyngor, gan amlinellu cyfrifoldebau mewn perthynas â diogelu ac amddiffyn plant ac oedolion mewn perygl yn ogystal â'r dulliau lle caiff y Cyngor ei sicrhau ei fod yn cyflawni ei ddyletswyddau.
Mae'r polisi hwn yn gymwys i holl weithwyr y Cyngor a'r gweithlu, yn ogystal â chynghorwyr, gwirfoddolwyr a darparwyr gwasanaethau a gomisiynir gan y Cyngor.Busnes pawb yw diogelu, p'un a ydynt yn gweithio i'r Cyngor neu'n gweithio ar ran y Cyngor.