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MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
SCHOOLS DEPARTMENT
CYFARTHFA HIGH SCHOOL
HEADTEACHER
ISR: Leadership Scale 29-35, full time
Number of Pupils: 750 Age Range: 11-16 School Group: 6
Closing Date: 9th February 2026
Required for September 2026
‘Achievement by Caring’
Ready to Lead, Inspire, Transform
Join us and shape the future of our school.
We are delighted by your interest in leading our school. If you are an exceptional leader ready to make a lasting impact, we invite you to read on!
The Governing Body of Cyfarthfa High School is seeking an inspiring and visionary Headteacher to guide our school into its next exciting chapter. Situated in the historic town of Merthyr Tydfil, Cyfarthfa High School is proud of its strong position within the community and its unwavering commitment to shaping futures.
We don’t just educate—we inspire, nurture, and empower every learner to achieve their very best.
Why Join Cyfarthfa High School?
• High Expectations, Shared Ambition
We set the bar high for both staff and pupils—and we expect you’ll share that commitment to excellence.
• Lead with Vision and Impact
You’ll be able to demonstrate your ability to achieve outstanding standards, adapt to change, and inspire through example.
• Wellbeing at the Heart of Our Culture
A happy, supported school community is the foundation for success—for learners and staff alike.
• A Dedicated, Collegiate Team
Join passionate professionals who go the extra mile to make a real difference for every pupil.
• Strong Partnerships Driving Progress
Work collaboratively with the Local Authority, Estyn, and cross-authority networks to deliver best practice.
• An Exciting Improvement Journey
Significant progress is already underway—be part of a transformation that matters.
• Ambition for Every Learner
Our vision: every student flourishes and becomes the very best version of themselves.
What are we looking for?
• A fantastic team of staff who are dedicated and strive to be the best they can be
• An aspirational student body who are keen to do well academically as well as develop sustainable life skills
• A budget which has stabilised
• A community which is vibrant, supportive and without fail, warm and welcoming
• A school that has so much potential and is simply looking for that special someone to the take it on to the next stage of its improvement journey
This is more than a leadership role—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact on a school with ambition, resilience, and a strong sense of community. #Cyfarthfafamily; #TeuluCyfarthfa
At Cyfarthfa High School, we can offer you:
• A fantastic team of staff who are dedicated and strive to be the best they can be
• An aspirational student body who are keen to do well academically as well as develop sustainable life skills
• A budget which has stabilised
• A community which is vibrant, supportive and without fail, warm and welcoming
• A school that has so much potential and is simply looking for that special someone to the take it on to the next stage of its improvement journey
Join us. Lead the change. Shape the future.
The closing date for applications is the 9th February 2026 (midday)
Shortlisting will take place on 11th February 2026. Interviews will be carried out over two days on the 5th and 6th March 2026 and candidates will be informed at the end of Day 1 if they are to proceed to Day 2.
A Candidate Pack has been put together to support you when you make your application and if you require any further information, please contact Mrs Laura Griffiths, Clerk to the Governing Body.
If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning and are to be returned no later than midday 9th February 2026 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.
Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.
All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both.
Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.
We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from all groups and backgrounds to apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. We are strongly committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace and ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, disability, sex, race, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy and maternity.
Cyfarthfa High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.