Headteacher @ Ysgol Y Bedol in Ammanford

About the vacancy

Vacancy ID:

4179

Organisation:

Schools

Number of vacancies:

1

Contract type:

Permanent Full Time

Location:

Ammanford, Carmarthenshire

Grade:

Head Teachers/Assistant Head Teachers/Deputy Head Teacher Pay and Conditions

If part time, the full time salary quoted (which is based on full time equivalent) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Salary From:

L15 - £74,384

Salary To:

L21* - £85,329

Contract Hours

Full-time

Come and join our team

The Governing Body of Ysgol y Bedol is eager to appoint an inspiring and forward-thinking Headteacher to continue our successful journey. We believe this is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team in a happy, welcoming and successful school.

• is committed to excellence in education
• is passionate about the Welsh language and the culture of Wales
• communicates clearly in both Welsh and English
• is a strategic thinker with a clear vision for continued success and will work closely and effectively with the school's Governing Body
• is a professional with experience of leadership, management and interpersonal skills (including effective and efficient management of the school's budget and resources)
• is an inspiring leader, motivating and empowering others
• aims for high standards and expectations to ensure that every child receives the best possible education
• is an excellent communicator who will inspire children, parents and staff alike
• is ready to commit to further developing the existing relationships with our families and the wider community.

Ysgol y Bedol has:

• highly professional, talented, innovative and happy teachers and support staff who are committed to progress and improvement in order to continue developing the school
• a dedicated and supportive Governing Body, committed to working in partnership to achieve the best for all our learners,

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to lead our school into the next stage of its development.

Interested candidates are inovited to visit the school on Thursday, 10th December at 2 p.m. Please contact Elin Battell, School Administrative Officer, to confirm your attendance.

Applicants applying for their first Headteacher appointment must hold the NPQH.

School tour:

Thursday, 10th December 2027 @ 2pm

Closing Date:

Monday, 4th January 2027

Shortlisting:

Monday, 11th January 2027

Interviews:

Thursday & Friday, 21st & 22nd January 2027

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

For an informal conversation, please contact Dr. Anita Rees, Chair of Governors, on ReesA534@Hwbcymru.net.

Job Description:

26-11-11 - Pecyn Recriwtio Pennaeth Y Bedol (006530).pdf - 909KB Opens in a new window

Expected date of interview:

21 January 2027

DBS level:

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.

Welsh language level - verbal

Level 5 - You will need to be able to communicate fluently in Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date:

04/01/2027, 23:55

The Rewards

We're proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers.

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition 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

Anonymous Recruitment

We adopt an 'anonymous recruitment' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.

We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

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.

Right to work eligibility

Every employer in the UK must carry out a Right to Work check before a new employee starts work. This is a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and applies to every worker, regardless of nationality.

All applicants will be asked about their nationality and whether they are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to confirm whether you are eligible to apply for the vacancy and to work for the Council or its partner organisations.

Carmarthenshire County Council holds a valid sponsorship licence. However, applicants who require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route must meet all eligibility criteria set out by the UK Government under the points-based immigration system. Before submitting an application, you should check whether the role meets the eligibility criteria in the UK Government guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK . Please note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or any offer of employment may be retracted.