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Position: Headteacher (Full Time / Permanent with teaching commitment)
Salary Scale: L7-13
Start Date: January 2026 (or as soon as possible)
School Group: 1
Pupil Enrolments: Approx. 125
Overview
The pupils, staff, parents and Governors of Ysgol Owen Jones Primary School are seeking to appoint an inclusive, innovative, and inspirational school leader who can successfully build on the strong foundations established at the school as highlighted within the recent Estyn inspection.
At Ysgol Owen Jones, our mission is to create an environment where children are encouraged to be ‘curious, caring and courageous’.
As such, we are looking to appoint a current Headteacher seeking a new challenge or an established Senior Leader with substantial leadership skills looking for a first headteacher role. All applicants should have an excellent track record of establishing whole school approaches to curriculum that promote high standards of teaching and learning, using both innovative and inclusive approaches that meet the needs of all pupils. Applicants should also have substantial leadership, management and motivational skills and hold the NPQH qualification.
If you share our vision and values, have the passion to build on the excellent standards achieved at our school and believe you can make a difference in the lives of our pupils, staff and the wider school community, we would welcome an application from you.
About
Ysgol Owen Jones is a small, nurturing and community-focused primary school located in Northop, on the outskirts of Mold in beautiful North Wales. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where children are encouraged to be curious, caring, and courageous. The school has a tradition of achieving high standards and fostering positive interpersonal relationships.
We are looking for a Headteacher who:
➔ Will enthuse and inspire staff and children to be the best they can be, maintaining and developing high standards established at the school.
➔ Continues to develop a nurturing culture that meets the needs of all pupils and promotes positive behaviour.
➔ Shows strong collaborative leadership and a commitment to professional development of staff.
➔ Will bring a range of skills and knowledge to develop a bespoke Curriculum for pupils as well as lead a range of extra-curricular activities.
➔ Will promote the Welsh language and culture, which will develop pupils’ bilingual skills as
appropriate.
➔ Has the enthusiasm to lead the school forward in a positive and supportive way.
➔ Will work well with the local community and support families
➔ Will be visible and approachable
➔ Have the resilience to meet the strategic and demanding day-to-day challenges of this pivotal role
What we can offer you:
➔ The opportunity to develop professionally and personally.
➔ A committed team of staff with high expectations of themselves, staff and pupils.
➔ An opportunity to lead an established team of teachers and support staff who are keen to bring creativity and interest to the curriculum
➔ Engaged and enthusiastic pupils
➔ An enthusiastic and committed Governing Body that provides key support and challenge.
➔ Professional support from the Local Authority, and well-established school-to-school collaboration within the local cluster and wider networks.
➔ Opportunity to build on a recent successful Estyn Inspection.
All applications should be sent via email to the Chair of Governors, Mr. Tim Williams.
Should you wish to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Ceri Ord (School Secretary).
Visits will be available on Thursday 4th, Friday 5th or Monday 8th September.
Application Closing Date: Tuesday 9th September Applicant Shortlisting: Thursday 11th September
Task Day: Monday 29th September Interviews: Monday 29th September
Safeguarding Statement
Ysgol Owen Jones C.P. 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.