Mayals Primary School: Head Teacher

Closing date: 01/06/26 at 9 am. L11 - L17. Full Time and Permanent. Number on roll: 240 (Age Range 3 - 11). To start 1 September 2026 or as soon as possible afterwards. Mayals Primary is situated in West Cross, Swansea and overlooks Swansea Bay. We are a school that prides itself on its ethos, environment and the desire to do the very best for all within the school community. We are supported by our excellent, committed Governing Body and a dedicated, enthusiastic and talented team of staff who work hard to ensure our pupils receive the best possible start in life.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled person to take up the post of Headteacher as part of our friendly and professional team.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A team of professional, hardworking and motivated teachers and support staff committed to developing and raising standards.
• Fantastic children with brilliant attitudes and excellent behaviour.
• A strong leadership group to support the driving of the school vision.
• A committed governing body with high expectations for the life and work of the school.
• Positive relationships with parents and the wider community.
• An opportunity to continually professionally develop in the future.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Lead in the delivery of the school vision, for all learners.
• Lead the school in operational and strategic decisions, including on learning & teaching, health & safety, and safeguarding.
• Lead a strong management team in driving school improvement through effective self‑evaluation and action planning.
• Take ownership of evidence of improvement of outcomes for all learners.
• Attend governing body meetings.
• Attend events, supporting the school and community.
• Build effective relationships with all stakeholders and staff.
• Have a commitment to continued professional development for yourself and others.

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL

• Be a proven leader with significant experience of leading whole school initiatives.
• Hold the NPQH.
• Show enthusiasm and commitment for working in partnership with children, staff, governors, parents and the local community.
• Be an inspirational, supportive and enthusiastic leader who can also work as part of a team and inspire children and staff to reach their full potential.
• Be able to work with children and staff to initiate and drive successful change across the school.
• Be able to explain, utilise and implement the primary curriculum, using principles of teaching, learning and assessment and an appropriate range of methods and techniques.
• Have the ability to utilise educational and multi‑agency networks to initiate and develop positive changes.
• Lead and drive the changes required in education in Wales to embed and improve the curriculum required for the Twenty first Century.
• Have an up‑to‑date knowledge and understanding of the National Mission for Wales.
• Play a significant role in the strategic direction and life of the school using energy and enthusiasm.
• Be a caring, reflective, and excellent practitioner who truly places the wellbeing of our young people at the heart of the school community.
• Have a passion for teaching, and high aspirations for all pupils.
• Have demonstrable management, leadership skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Know how to design, plan and provide inclusive, authentic teaching and learning experiences which enable children to realise the four purposes in their learning.
• Have an innovative, collaborative and creative approach.
• Be committed to high standards of teaching and learning and the professional development of staff.
• Have confidence understanding and communicating data in relation to pupils’ progress.
• Be flexible and forward thinking in your approach.
• Be able to explain, utilise and implement the range of approaches used in self‑evaluation in school improvement.

Safeguarding: The Authority in line with the Corporate Safeguarding Policy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Authority expects all staff to undertake and keep up to date with mandatory safeguarding training for the protection of children and adults. Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Applicants must be registered with the EWC before employment starts. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant. Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors.