Oakdale (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
Leadership Pay Scales L07 - L11 (£58,844 - £64,833)
32.5
YSGOL GYMRAEG CWM DERWEN
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER
Closing Date: 28/04/2025, 12:00pm
Leadership Pay Grade: L7-L11
Permanent Contract to start September 2025 or as soon as possible (pending safeguarding clearances)
Join Our School's Journey Towards Excellence as Our New Deputy Headteacher!
‘Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Derwen is an inclusive school that promotes a positive environment and ethos. Pupils enjoy learning and are keen to please during lessons and activities. This is because of the strong working relationships with their teachers and other members of staff. The specialist resource base and its pupils play an important part in the school’s daily life’. – ESTYN November 2023
Are you a passionate, self-motivated leader ready to make a profound impact on teaching and learning? Look no further! Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Derwen is seeking an excellent Deputy Headteacher to join our dedicated team in developing our children as caring, ambitious, resilient, lifelong learners.
About Us
At Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Derwen, we pride ourselves on our commitment to create a safe, respectful, learning environment where every individual is valued, ready to achieve, care for each other and the world, and grow the Welsh language in a supportive learning environment that expects excellence for all. Our school is founded on our three core values: respect, ready and safe. We are fully committed to developing every child and staff member to the best of their ability, aiming for excellence in education.
The Role
As Deputy Headteacher, you will play a pivotal role in driving our school's continued success and fostering a culture of excellence in everything we do. Working closely with the Headteacher, Governing Body and Senior Leadership Team, you will lead by example, inspiring colleagues and children alike to strive for greatness and embrace new opportunities for growth and development.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Management: As a highly effective leader, you will provide strategic direction and guidance to staff, promoting a shared vision for our school. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will support the Headteacher in overseeing the effective day-to-day leadership and management of key areas, including teaching and learning, curriculum development, wellbeing and staff professional development.
Child Wellbeing and Pastoral Care: At Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Derwen, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to flourish both academically and personally. As Deputy Headteacher, you will champion the wellbeing of our learners, ensuring that they feel safe, supported, and valued as individuals and part of our school community. You will support our positive and inclusive school ethos where everyone can thrive.
Teaching and Learning Excellence: With a passion for educational innovation and best practice, you will drive excellence in teaching and learning across the school. Drawing on your expertise in curriculum design, assessment, and pedagogy, you will inspire and support colleagues to deliver engaging, effectively differentiated lessons that ignite curiosity, foster creativity, and promote academic achievement.
Community Engagement and Partnerships: Building strong relationships with families and external stakeholders is key to our school's success. As Deputy Headteacher, you will actively engage with our wider community, seeking opportunities to collaborate and strengthen partnerships that enhance the educational experiences and outcomes of our learners.
See the person specification and full job description for more details.
Why Join Us?
- A Supportive Environment: At Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Derwen, we believe in the power of teamwork and collaboration. As part of our dedicated team, you will benefit from ongoing support, excellent professional development, and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Opportunities for Growth: Whether you're an experienced leader looking to take the next step in your career or a rising star seeking new challenges, our school excels in providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Making a Difference: By joining our school, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our learners and contribute to the ongoing success and reputation of our institution.
Apply Now!
If you're ready to embark on an exciting new chapter in your career and help shape the future of education at Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Derwen we want to hear from you! For an informal discussion, please contact Mrs Kathryn Matthews, Headteacher (matthewsk28@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk) or Ms Sonya Foley, Chair of Governors (ysgolgymraegcwmderwen@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk .
Important Dates
-Monday, 28th April, 12:00pm, Closing Date
-Tuesday, 29th April, 4:00pm, Shortlisting
-Friday 2nd May, applicant lesson observations
-Friday 9th May, Interview Date
To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Once having applied for a role, if you have not received an invitation to the next stage of the recruitment process within 6 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. Feedback on your application can be provided upon request.
We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The ability to speak Welsh is regarded as essential to the undertaking of this post. Thus, the position is advertised in line with the provisions of Section 38 of the Race Relations Act 1976.