We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced person who is passionate about additional learning needs (ALN) and will work to ensure the very best provision for pupils with ALN. You will be a strong leader and strategic thinker with a deep knowledge and understanding of the ALN system within Wales, able to lead and coordinate key statutory processes, drive improvement, and support the delivery of high-quality provision across the local authority. Skilled in collaboration, communication and committed to a person-centred approach you will ensure legal compliance and efficient use of resources, as well as manage a hard-working and experienced ALN team within the Education Directorate to ensure effective service delivery.
For further information please contact Gavin Metheringham, Head of ALN & Inclusion: gavin.metheringham@merthyr.gov.uk
Interviews for the post will take place on Thursday 23rd October 2025.
You will be required to provide evidence of all qualifications specified as essential.
If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000 and are to be returned no later than 15.10.2025 by Midday to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.
Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk
Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.
All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both. Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.
We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from all groups and backgrounds to apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. We are strongly committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace and ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, disability, sex, race, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy and maternity.