Deputy Headteacher - Abertillery Learning Community
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Title: Deputy Headteacher 3-16
Location: Abertillery Learning Community
Salary: L22 – L26 (£91,414 - £100,820 per annum)
Hours: Full Time
Required to start 1st January 2027 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
Please return the completed application form via email to alc.recruitment@bgcbcschools.wales
The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an ambitious and aspiring Deputy Headteacher to work closely with the Headteacher within a unique 3-16 organisation, forming a dynamic partnership for change.
The post is open to senior leaders with either primary or secondary expertise, as well as leaders who may have experience of through schools across Wales and beyond.
The successful candidate will be expected to lead across the full age and ability range and fully embrace and embody the school's 3-16 ethos.
The school has made significant strides in wellbeing and leadership, and the Governing Body is now looking to strengthen the senior leadership team further.
We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking leader who is keen to innovate, make a lasting impact, and inspire both staff and pupils to be the very best they can be.
Applications are welcome from existing Deputy Headteachers, Heads of School and Assistant Headteachers who are ready to take the next step in their career and drive improvement in a school committed to enhancing the life chances of every single pupil.
The successful candidate will:
• Have recent experience of leadership at assistant headteacher, head of school, or deputy headteacher level
• Take a lead whole school anti-racist practices, to actively promote and celebrate diversity across the school community
• Be highly visible within the community, actively developing effective and integrated community and school working relationships
• Believe in the importance of strong, positive pupil well-being and promote values that develop our pupils' wellbeing and love of learning
• Be an exemplary teacher with the highest expectations of themselves and others
• Be an advocate of children's rights
• Have high expectations for the teaching, learning, behaviour and attitude across the school to ensure high expectations and appropriate challenge for all
• Have a passion for teaching and learning, with high aspirations for all
• Demonstrate an appetite for professional learning that impacts upon pedagogy, supporting professional growth across our school
• Have proven skills to model and develop high quality teaching and learning across school
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to securing the highest quality provision and outcomes for children
• Lead by example, and have proven experience and success, with an understanding of and a working knowledge of KS4 qualifications reform and accountability measures, or how to secure progress in each of the progression steps across the primary phase.
• Have a good understanding of the National Mission for Wales and curriculum reform
• Be a strategic thinker with proven leadership experience, good organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
The Governing Body is looking for someone with a passion for making a real difference to the lives of children in our community. We will provide good support to the successful candidate who will work closely with the Headteacher as part of the senior leadership team, in securing the effective running of Abertillery 3-16 Learning Community
We can offer the successful candidate:
• The opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our 3-16 Learning Community
• Hard-working, dedicated colleagues with ambition and high expectations for our children
• Friendly, motivated children who take pride in their achievements
• The opportunity to join a strong leadership team and work collaboratively with all members of the school community and beyond
Visits to the school will take place on Tuesday 24th November 2026 for shortlisted candidates, who will be notified of the detail regarding visits following shortlisting.
If you require further information about this post, please contact the Chair of Governors on ToveyD8@bgcbcschools.wales
ALC is committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of our learners and we fully comply with safer recruitment practice. Pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is offered and all posts are subject to an enhanced clearance by the Disclosing and Barring Service.
In line with our safer recruitment procedures, references will be requested for shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
This post requires a registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) under the category of School Teacher and registration will need to be in place prior to commencement in the role. Information on how to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) can be found on the following website http://www.ewc.wales/ or by telephoning, 02920 460099
Closing Date: Midday on Wednesday 18th November 2026
Shortlisting: Thursday 19th November 2026
School visits: Tuesday 24th November 2026
Interviews: 26th & 27th November 2026
Please return the completed application form via email to alc.recruitment@bgcbcschools.wales
Salary range
- £91,414 - £100,820 per year