Description

Supporting documents

Employer

Location

MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

SCHOOLS DEPARTMENT

HEADTEACHER, CYFARTHFA PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL

ISR: Leadership Scale 18-24, full time

Number of Pupils: 433 Age Range: 3-11 School Group: 3

Closing Date: 29th January 2026

Required for September 2026

‘Together towards tomorrow’

Thank you for your interest in applying to be our new headteacher. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate experience as an inspirational leader to build on the school’s successes and lead it into its next phase of development.

We have high expectations of our staff and pupils, which we expect you will have too. The successful applicant will need to demonstrate their ability to achieve high standards, have the foresight to make changes and adapt as necessary and to lead by example.

We are very proud of our inclusive and caring nature at Cyfarthfa Park Primary School. Our last two Estyn inspections have been extremely positive, and here are some positive comments from our last Estyn inspection in 2024:

‘Cyfarthfa Park Primary School is a happy, caring school where leaders and staff work exceptionally well together and place pupil well-being at the heart of their work. The headteacher, governors and senior leaders work with dedication and passion to forge a strong partnership with pupils and parent/carers, creating an environment where all are valued and welcome’.

‘Leaders develop a clear and accurate understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for development through purposeful and well-organised self-evaluation activity. There is a robust culture of continuous improvement throughout the school where leaders manage change sensibly.’

We continue to provide high quality teaching and learning and deliver a balanced curriculum for all, enabling pupils to make good progress in their learning from their various starting points, particularly in literacy and mathematics. We strive to inspire all our children to be the very best they can be in all that they do. the school displayed good practice in reading which featured highly in an Estyn

We are looking for an inspirational leader who can take our school forward and enhance the good practices and standards already in place.

We are looking for a Headteacher who…

• is a strategic and visible leader who can build effective relationships with all stakeholders, including pupils and staff.

● 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 the continued success and a proven track of delivering excellence.

● is committed to the ongoing development of Cyfarthfa Park Primary as a truly community school.

● 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 a forward thinking, creative and inspirational leader, who is able to use evidence informed practice in ensuring that our curriculum and learning offer is based on a vision of excellence for all.

● 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.

At Cyfarthfa Park Primary School, we can offer you:

● a school that is happy, welcoming, raises aspirations and is ambitious for continued success.

● staff that are dedicated, hardworking, caring and always go that 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 that is committed to self-improvement, supports and challenges everyone to ensure they fulfil their potential.

● an environment that is safe, positive, welcoming which promotes and celebrates success.

● parents/carers who are supportive and involved and engaged in their children’s learning.

● a community that is inclusive, diverse, supports the school and cares about its future.

The closing date for applications is the 29th January 2026.

Shortlisting will take place on the 3rd February 2026. Interviews will be carried out over two days on the 12th and 13th February 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 a visit to the school has been arranged for the 26th January 2026 if you require any further information, please contact Mrs Emma France, Clerk to the Governing Body.

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 Park Primary 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.