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YSGOL PENRHYN DEWI VA
Dewi Campus
St Davids
SA62 6QH
Deputy Headteacher
L12-16
This post is full-time and permanent and will start in September 2026, or sooner if possible.
Ysgol Penrhyn Dewi VA is a unique 3-16 Church in Wales school which serves the historic city of St. Davids, the peninsula and beyond. Based in the picturesque surroundings of the Pembrokeshire National Park, the school offers an inclusive learning environment where pupils and staff are proud of the Christian and community ethos. The school has a proven track record for delivering the highest academic outcomes and is proud to be ranked amongst the best schools in Wales. The school is the heartbeat of the community and is very much a part of the cathedral and Diocesan family.
The Governors are looking to appoint a deputy headteacher with leadership experience, preferably in an all age setting. Candidates who understand the complexities of mainstream and LRC provision in a multi-campus setting are encouraged to apply. The school requires an energetic, passionate deputy headteacher with a strong work ethic and effective and inspirational communication skills. The successful candidate will perform a pivotal role within the strategic leadership team in continuing to drive school improvement whilst role modelling our values and highest professional standards.
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.
Applications should be submitted to Pembrokeshire County Council’s HR Team by the deadline of 05/03/2026.
This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service
Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.
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.