Headteacher @ Beca and Bro Brynach Federation of Schools in Whitland

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About the vacancy:

• Vacancy ID: 3393
• Organisation: Schools
• Number of vacancies: 1
• Contract type: Permanent Full Time
• Location: Whitland, Carmarthenshire
• Grade: Head Teachers/Assistant Head Teachers/Deputy Head Teacher
• Pay and Conditions Contract Hours: Full-time
• Salary: L11 - £67,531 to L17 - £78,116

Come and join our team. These two rural schools are situated in a beautiful area of Carmarthenshire, close to the border of Pembrokeshire. They are newly federated schools, with a clear vision and a strong community ethos. As Governors, we are looking to appoint an inspirational and dedicated Headteacher to lead a committed and enthusiastic team of Teachers and staff.

Key responsibilities:

• Build on the existing strengths of both schools and take full advantage of the newly federated status.
• Set and maintain high expectations of pupils’ progress, attainment and behaviour, while ensuring the wellbeing of staff and pupils is at the heart of all planning.
• Inspire, motivate and enthuse the whole school community, setting and working towards ambitious goals.
• Sought new opportunities for pupils, both within and outside the classroom, and develop a rich and broad offering in line with the Curriculum for Wales.
• Promote Welshness, the Welsh language, and culture, supporting the ethos of both schools and the local community.
• Demonstrate integrity, creativity, resilience, and warmth as a teacher, leader, mentor and team member.

Qualifications and requirements:

• First Headteacher appointment must hold the NPQH; applicants on the current cohort of the Aspiring Headteachers programme may be considered.
• Level 5 communication fluency in Welsh (reasonable support provided on appointment to reach this level).
• Capacity to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
• Relevant experience leading a school or multiple schools within a federation.

Benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme automatic enrolment.
• Generous annual leave entitlement with option to purchase additional leave.
• Staff health and wellbeing support.
• Personal development and career progression opportunities.
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits (e.g., cycle-to-work scheme).
• Flexible working and family‑friendly policies.

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. All staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care. 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: Applicants must be legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. If the eligibility criteria are not met, the application will not progress. Please note that this role requires compliance with the Equality Act 2010, and equal opportunities will be provided to all candidates.