About the role
We welcome applications from inspiring and enthusiastic practitioners who want to be part of our school’s ongoing journey. Ysgol Henry Richard is an all-age school serving a vibrant rural community in central Wales. Based on a strong tradition of care, high standards and strong relationships.
Our school is a welcoming and inclusive place to work, characterised by a strong sense of community, collaboration and local pride. We are committed to providing meaningful learning experiences and broad opportunities for our pupils, fostering ambition, confidence and respect for themselves and others.
The school is located in the historic town of Tregaron, in the heart of Ceredigion, offering a unique environment of beautiful countryside but also reasonable accessibility to nearby towns such as Aberystwyth and Lampeter. This makes the school an ideal place to work for those who value a balance between work life and personal life in a supportive setting.
The school is looking for an enthusiastic, visionary and dedicated leader to join our school as Head of English, International Languages and Literacy by September 1st,. This key role will offer an exciting opportunity to lead and develop an area of learning and experience across the school.
The post holder will be responsible for leading, developing and ensuring high quality provision for pupils aged 7–16 in the field of English, international languages and literacy. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute strategically to improving standards, promoting a love of languages, and ensuring inspiring and inclusive learning experiences for all learners. The successful candidate will be expected to teach English up to GCSE level. Applications to undertake this role on a part-time basis will be considered, provided the contract is no less than 0.8.