Assistant Headteacher - Coety Primary School - Temporary
Job description
32.5 hours per week
Temporary up to 31 August 2026
Secondment opportunities are welcomed for this vacancy.
The Governing Body of Coety Primary School is seeking to appoint a passionate, committed, and forward-thinking Assistant Headteacher on secondment, with a strong focus on Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and Inclusion. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced senior leader looking to broaden their leadership experience and make a meaningful impact at a time of exciting growth and transformation.
At Coety Primary, we are proud of our inclusive ethos, high expectations, and strong sense of collaboration. We are a vibrant and expanding school, currently undergoing a major extension to accommodate growing numbers. Our team is committed to ensuring that every child has the support, care, and challenge they need to thrive-academically, socially, and emotionally.
We invest heavily in professional learning, believing that empowered staff lead to empowered learners. This secondment will provide the successful candidate with a unique opportunity to lead strategically on a whole-school priority, contribute to a strong leadership team, and help shape the future of our school.
We are looking for a leader who:
Is an exceptional classroom practitioner with experience across the primary phase;
Has a proven track record of driving school improvement, particularly in the area of ALN and inclusive practice;
Is passionate about equity, wellbeing, and enabling all pupils to succeed, including those with additional learning needs;
Is confident in leading self-evaluation, action planning, and whole-school development work;
Has a strong understanding of the Welsh ALN Reform and can guide staff through implementation;
Has excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others;
Is flexible, enthusiastic, and reflective, always looking for ways to improve;
Can work closely with the Headteacher, SLT, and Governors to drive strategic priorities;
Is an aspiring deputy headteacher looking to grow and gain experience in a high-performing, inclusive school.
What we offer:
A welcoming, committed team with a shared vision and strong values;
A culture of collaboration, trust, and ambition;
Supportive leadership and ongoing Professional Learning opportunities;
The chance to lead on a critical area of school improvement with impact beyond the classroom;
A school community where inclusion is not just a principle, but a daily practice.
This is a truly exciting time to join Coety Primary School. If you are motivated by making a difference and ready to step into a role that will challenge, stretch, and develop your leadership further, we'd love to hear from you.
We are inviting prospective candidates to have a tour of the school onWednesday, 3rd September at 17:00. If you would like to attend this visit, please liaise and confirm your attendance with Mrs Rhian Phillips, the school's Business Manager - 01656 754 990 or email adminmanager@coetyps.bridgend.cymru
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
Visit for prospective candidates: 03 September 2025 at 17:00pm
Closing Date: 11 September 2025
Shortlisting Date: 16 September 2025
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