Head of Department: Physical Education (TLR2a) - Ysgol Glan y Mor

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About the vacancy:

• Vacancy ID: 3152
• Organisation: Schools
• Number of vacancies: 1
• Contract type: Permanent Full Time
• Location: Burry Port, Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
• Grade: School Teachers
• Contract Hours: 32hrs 30mins
• Hourly Rate: £24.72 – £30.04

Required for September 2026, a full‑time, excellent classroom practitioner and inspiring and enthusiastic individual to lead Physical Education across the age and ability in Glan-y-Môr school. Glan-Y-Môr is a warm and inclusive school that has high expectations for learning and a commitment to professional learning for all. This is an exciting opportunity for an innovative and creative individual to lead the department, working alongside leaders across the Federation, as we continue to develop the best health and wellbeing learning experience for our students.

We are looking for a well‑qualified, inspirational and motivated leader of Physical Education who is keen to lead a department that consists of a full time teacher of girls’ PE and a range of other staff who are involved in delivering sport and health related activities. This is an outstanding opportunity for an outstanding practitioner to embrace the challenge of leading a department in maximising the progress of all our pupils. The successful candidate would be expected to bring an innovative, dynamic and ambitious approach to the department and must demonstrate:

• An ability to develop strategies for promoting effective teaching and learning
• A successful track record of teaching Physical Education
• A sound understanding of the Health and Wellbeing curriculum
• Strong leadership and motivational skills
• The ability to manage resources effectively
• Evidence of raising standards and participation
• A commitment to supporting young people, of all abilities, in their development.

Glan-y-Môr is committed to ensuring the highest standards of pupil experience for every learner in a positive and inclusive learning environment. We are fully committed to developing effective, supportive leadership at every level as part of the ongoing professional development of our staff. The successful candidate will be able to develop the vision for learning in P.E, model effective practice and ensure that purposeful evaluation and improvement processes are embedded within the department. Glan-y-Môr and Bryngwyn School are part of a federation that strives to develop excellent standards and opportunities for all. In this context, the successful candidate would be expected to work collaboratively and closely with colleagues across the federation, but based at Glan-y-Môr.

Legal and Eligibility:

An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk. Level 1 – You will need a basic knowledge of Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date: 08/05/2026, 09:00

The Rewards:

• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing additional annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information:

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care. Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and whether you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations.

How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email or contact 01267 234567 and ask for ‘Recruitment’ to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process. Please see the ‘How we Recruit’ guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.