Dirprwy Bennaeth/ Deputy Head Teacher, Ysgol Y Graig Primary School

Overview

Job: Dirprwy Bennaeth/ Deputy Head Teacher, Ysgol Y Graig Primary School

Location: Ysgol Y Graig Primary School, Brewery Lane, Cefn Coed, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2LR

Salary: £57,585.00 – £63,603.00 | Job Scale: L6 to L10 | Job Hours: 32.5

Job Ref: DH037-4325 | Speciality: Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council – Schools Department

Closing Date

Closing Date: 29 September 2025

Required for January 2026

About the School

Our Ysgol Y Graig Primary School recognises its place in the heart of its community. We value the rich interactions created by our relentless pursuit for excellence as each member of the community strives for success. We have high expectations of each other and value the process of building our community into a safe, inclusive, fair environment which focuses on developing the unique qualities of every individual. We all believe in our community’s purpose in providing an innovative, engaging environment where our young people grow into independent, resilient, thoughtful contributors.

Responsibilities

• is passionate about additional learning needs and will work to ensure the very best provision for all of our pupils.
• has the wellbeing of all members of our school community at the core of their work.
• is a strategic thinker with a clear vision for continued success and a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes.
• is an excellent teacher, with a proven track record in raising standards.
• has excellent communication and collaboration skills enabling the continued development of effective partnerships with children, staff, parents, governors, other outside agencies and the wider community.
• shares our values, is approachable, supportive and passionate about the success of the staff and pupils.
• is an experienced leader who can demonstrate significant whole-school impact in their work.
• will enable the development of Welsh language and culture across the school, local community and county borough as we continue to build our bilingual approach to learning.

What we offer

• a school that is happy, welcoming, raises aspirations and is ambitious for continued success.
• staff that are dedicated, hardworking, caring and always go the extra mile for our children.
• pupils that have a real sense of belonging, who are respectful, eager to learn, creative and able to express themselves.
• a Governing Body committed to self-improvement and support to provide the best learning opportunities.
• an environment that is safe, positive, welcoming and celebrates success.
• families who are supportive, involved and engaged in their children’s learning.
• a community that is inclusive, diverse and cares about the school’s future.

How to Apply / Contact

Shortlisting will take place 1 October. Lesson observations to be confirmed after shortlisting. Interviews will be on 13th and 14th October. Candidates will be informed at the end of Day 1 if progressing to Day 2.

A Candidate Pack is available to support applications. For further information, please contact Ms Hayley Kaya, Headteacher of Ysgol-y-Graig Primary, at 01685 351806 or via email.

You will be required to provide evidence of all essential qualifications.

If you do not have internet access, application forms can be obtained by telephone at 01685 725000 and returned by 29 September 2025 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.

Contact

Email: LNKD1_UKTJ