Headteacher (Ysgol Y Mynydd Du)

Ysgol y Mynydd Du

Talgarth,
Powys.
LD3 0DQ

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HEADTEACHER

Full-time permanent post - required for 1 st September 2025,

Salary Range: 8-14

Number on roll: 95

The governors are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and committed successor to maintain and develop the school's position as one of the leading primary schools in Powys and the borders.

A successful applicant will find:

• A popular, successful, inclusive and forward-looking school.
• A school with a track record in sustaining a high level of learner outcomes.
• A creative school which is innovative in its development towards the Curriculum for Wales
• A happy school, where the children are hardworking and motivated to do their best.
• A school with an outstanding record of academic achievement and care for pupils' and school community wellbeing
• A highly motivated team of excellent teachers, supported by dedicated teaching assistants.
• Excellent classrooms and facilities in a recently built 21 st century school.
• Beautiful surroundings in a lovely rural community with the school located in Bannau Brycheiniog
• Supportive governors, parents, and community and an active Friends of school.

Applicants will need to demonstrate:

• Proven leadership skills that motivate staff and pupils to reach their full potential.
• Resilience at all levels and challenged to move towards or sustain excellence.
• Excellent teaching skills (the position requires a teaching commitment of 0.4)
• That they have high expectations of both pupils and staff.
• Excellent financial management.
• Thorough knowledge of the curriculum for Wales.
• Excellent knowledge of the Wales ALN code and practices.

We would encourage all applicants to visit the school prior to application.

Visits can be arranged by contacting the school administrator (details above)

Completed application forms should be returned to the Local Authority by 12 th Jan 2025 accompanied by a concise supporting letter from the applicant.

Shortlisting to be held on 14 th Jan 2025

Interviews to be held on 29 th and 30 th Jan 2025

This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check