Assistant Headteacher Coety Primary School

Assistant Headteacher (Permanent) – Coety Primary School

Salary: Leadership Scale ISR L5–L9 £ 58,136–£64,174 per annum

32.5 hours per week

Are you the inspirational, forward‑thinking leader ready to make a real difference at our school? The Governing Body of Coety Primary School is appointing an experienced, ambitious and highly motivated Assistant Headteacher to join our Senior Leadership Team. In this role, you lead all aspects of Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and Inclusion, manage a department and its staff, and drive strategic developments that strengthen our provision.

This post provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced senior leader who wants to broaden their strategic influence within a thriving, inclusive school.

• Wonderful, enthusiastic children and highly engaged parents who take pride in the school and show genuine passion for learning and inclusion.
• A welcoming, committed team united by a shared vision and strong values.
• A culture of collaboration, trust and ambition, where staff support and challenge one another to excel.
• Supportive leadership and rich Professional Learning opportunities that promote continuous growth.
• A significant strategic leadership role that enables you to shape a key area of school improvement with whole‑school impact.
• A deeply inclusive community where inclusion is lived daily, not simply stated.

• Deliver excellent classroom practice with experience across the primary age range.
• Lead a department effectively, managing staff with clarity, support and high expectations.
• Apply strong knowledge of ALN and drive improvements in inclusive provision across the school.
• Set strategic direction for teaching, learning and key school improvement priorities.
• Promote the Welsh language and uphold the school's values and ethos.
• Use strong organisational, interpersonal and communication skills to influence and support others.
• Maintain high expectations for pupil learning, behaviour, wellbeing and care.
• Demonstrate flexibility, enthusiasm and reflective practice, continually seeking improvement.
• Work closely with the Headteacher, SLT and Governors to drive strategic priorities.
• Aspire to senior leadership progression, bringing ambition to develop further as a future deputy headteacher.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced with Children’s Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

We welcome applications from leaders who will make a positive contribution to our vibrant, inclusive school community. The position will close on 15 January 2025. Please liaise and confirm your attendance with Mrs Rhian Phillips, the school's Business Manager –  or email adminmanagerdgend.cymru.