About the role
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, relational, and driven leader to take on the role of Headteacher of the Ceredigion Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) on a 2-year fixed-term basis.
About the Role
This is a unique opportunity, which could be undertaken on a secondment basis, to lead the PRU and support behaviour services across Ceredigion. You will provide strategic educational leadership, manage a dedicated team of staff, and work collaboratively with key services including Engagement and Attainment, Inclusion, and the Youth Service.
You will be responsible for delivering a clear and ambitious vision that ensures success for every learner and facilitates their reintegration into mainstream education. The role also involves offering expert advice on behaviour and wellbeing, overseeing the PRU budget, analysing learner progress data, and contributing to behaviour policy and practice across the local authority.
Why Join Us?
This is a rewarding opportunity for a passionate and experienced professional to make a lasting impact on young people’s lives, shape inclusive education practices, and lead a committed team in delivering high-quality support and provision.
Job Description and Personal Specification
Our offer to you
We are committed to developing our people and will not only provide support to enable you to quickly and confidently take ownership of this role’s key areas of responsibility but in addition, we are committed to supporting your development in order that you can progress your career with us.
In exchange for your skills and commitment we will offer you a range of employee benefits including flexible working, competitive annual leave allowance, enhanced family benefits, lifestyle savings and employee health and wellbeing packages.
More information about our wide-ranging employee benefits can be found on our careers website.
Interviews
Interviews will be held on 06/10/.
Additional Information
We welcome applications from candidates seeking a secondment. It is recommended that line manager/employer permission is sought before applying to ensure you may return to your substantive post once the secondment has ceased.
Get in touch
For further information please contact Samantha Connolly via email –
Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation requireaDisclosureand Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.
What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work
Schools and Culture
We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:
1. School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
2. Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
3. Pupil Wellbeing:Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
4. Education Governance: Data ; Governor Support, Policy support
5. School Admissions
6. Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
7. Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
8. Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes.
9. Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training
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