Headteacher - Porthcawl Primary School
Job description
32.5 hours per week
Porthcawl Primary School is in the town of Porthcawl in the Bridgend local authority. There are 176 pupils on roll, aged between three and eleven. The school has seven classes, three of which are mixed-aged, and currently employs seven full-time teachers. The latest Estyn Report, published in November 2023, is available on the school's website.
We are seeking to appoint an innovative, passionate, and inspirational Headteacher with a clear vision to continue driving high standards and our core values, inspiring, supporting, and challenging all children so that they can fulfil their potential.
The candidate will have the necessary professional skills to build on the positive foundations and excellent relationships that are already in place with families and the wider community.
The successful candidate will provide leadership to the school, maintaining and building upon its success to ensure an excellent education for all pupils and continue its reputation as a happy, caring school, with friendly children, highly dedicated staff and a supportive Governing Body.
The Governors are looking to appoint a headteacher who:
Has proven successful leadership in the primary phase.
Has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills that inspire trust and confidence within the whole school community.
Is a natural communicator with an enthusiastic and creative approach.
Possesses the energy, passion, and commitment to improve outcomes for all pupils, with a genuine interest in the holistic development of every child.
The willingness to continue and enhance the school's aims and objectives, including strong community links.
Will be able to lead, inspire and motivate staff while making them feel valued and supported.
Will work with other schools, in a climate of mutual challenge, championing best practice to secure excellent outcomes for all students.
Applicants applying for their first Headteacher appointment must hold the NPQH.
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.
Closing Date: 01 May 2025
Shortlisting Date: 07 May 2025
Interview Date: 19 & 20 May 2025
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person SpecificationPorthcawl Primary 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.