Headteacher

Employer
Crynallt Primary School
Location
Neath, Neath Port Talbot
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
L17-L23 £78,116 - £90,509 per annum
Start Date
1st September 2026
Expires
2nd April 2026 12:00 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1537954
Start Date
1st September 2026
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1537954

(Mixed) (Nos. on Roll: 348.5 fte) (Age 3-11)

The Governing Body wish to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and passionate Headteacher who will work in partnership with a dedicated and caring staff, a supportive governing body and happy, motivated and receptive children. This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate.

The successful applicant will be able to:

- Demonstrate a clear vision in maintaining and developing our school in partnership with the staff, governors, parents and the local authority

- Promote the development of dynamic teamwork and collective responsibility across the whole school

- Lead, manage and motivate staff and pupils

- Demonstrate a sound knowledge of Child Protection and Safeguarding practices and policies

- Have a detailed working knowledge of the Curriculum for Wales 2022

- Raise standards of attainment and achievement for all pupils

- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills

- Understand the importance of the school at the heart of its community

- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Additional Learning Needs including social, emotional and behavioural provision to support pupils within the learning support class who are an integral part of the school

- Ensure the efficient and effective management of the budget and all resources within the school

- Demonstrate a proven track record in school leadership, management and school improvement

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Applicants are required to be a serving headteacher or have NPQH before being shortlisted.

Interested candidates are welcome to visit the school on 24th March 2026. Please contact the school if you intend attending this informal visit.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Check (child’s list) from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

The closing date for completed applications is 2nd April 2026

Please note that shortlisting for this post will take place on 9th April 2026 and interviews for this post will take place on 23rd April 2026.

Welsh language is not a requirement of the post.

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Safeguarding Statement:

Crynallt Primary School 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.
Crynallt Primary School

Crynallt Primary School