Job Description
Are you an enthusiastic and experienced teaching professional ready to step into a leadership role? We are working with a vibrant and growing primary school dedicated to creating a supportive learning environment where every child can thrive. They are seeking a highly motivated Acting Deputy Head Teacher to join their committed team.
This is an exciting opportunity to inspire young minds and lead through the Curriculum for Wales, helping learners achieve their fullest potential in a nurturing and collaborative setting.
About the Role:
As Acting Deputy Head Teacher, you will play a key role in promoting excellence in teaching and learning, fostering positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families, and driving school improvement initiatives.
The successful candidate will:
1. Demonstrate and embody the Professional Standards for teaching and leadership in Wales.
2. Be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for learning and behaviour.
3. Lead innovative initiatives aligned with curriculum reform and national priorities.
4. Have a proven track record of raising attainment and driving positive outcomes.
5. Actively promote the welfare, wellbeing, and safeguarding of all learners.
6. Support the role of ALNCO and meet the needs of learners requiring additional support.
7. Collaborate effectively with staff, governors, parents, and the wider community.
8. Plan, deliver, and assess pupils’ work tailored to individual needs.
9. Have in-depth knowledge of the Curriculum for Wales to create engaging learning environments.
10. Foster enthusiasm, motivation, and challenge for pupils across all abilities.
11. Promote Welsh as a second language throughout the school.
12. Uphold high standards of health, safety, and equality of opportunity.
What we’re looking for:
13. A passionate and proactive leader with strong teamwork and communication skills.
14. A professional committed to punctuality, collaboration, and a positive work ethic.
15. Someone ready to embrace a hands-on leadership role in a supportive small teaching team.
What we offer:
16. Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development to support your growth.
17. Flexible working arrangements to help balance work and life.
18. A guaranteed defined benefit pension scheme.
19. Access to a range of learning and development opportunities.
20. Competitive pay package.
21. The chance to live and work in a beautiful area.
22. Access to the Powys County Council Reward Scheme.
23. Support for your health and wellbeing.
24. Salary sacrifice benefits for additional savings.
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
25. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
26. Regular and varied supply work
27. Competitive rates of pay
28. Potential long-term roles
29. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
30. A network of branches across the UK
31. One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
32. We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
33. Recommend-a-friend scheme
34. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.
Please New Directions Education Ltd, Wrexham branch, for more information on this job vacancy, on 01978 884290 or click Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.