Deputy Headteacher Maesycwmmer Primary

We are recruiting a Deputy Headteacher at Caerphilly County Borough Council

Location: Maesycwmmer Primary School

Start Date: 1st September 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter (pending safeguarding clearance)

We pay an attractive salary of £56,723 - £62,612 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

Applications are invited from dynamic, experienced and suitably qualified Teachers for the post of Deputy Head Teacher of this successful Primary School. The school provides education for children between the ages of three and eleven.

The school is located in the heart of the close-knit village of Maesycwmmer, within the Caerphilly County Borough. The school benefits from a semi-rural setting, surrounded by attractive countryside while remaining well connected to nearby towns such as Ystrad Mynach and Caerphilly, with good transport links to Cardiff and the wider South Wales region. This unique location supports a strong sense of community and provides rich opportunities for outdoor learning and community engagement.

The Estyn Inspection Report in February 2025 states that: Maesycwmmer Primary is a highly inclusive, happy, safe and successful school. There are strong and purposeful working relationships across the school and this enables pupils to learn in a caring and positive learning environment. Teachers and support staff know pupils well and plan a range of engaging activities that support their well-being and learning needs successfully.

Governors are committed to appointing a Deputy Head Teacher who:

• Has a proven record of excellent classroom practice;
• Has very good leadership and management skills;
• Has a clear vision and high expectations for school improvement;
• Has excellent personal and team building skills;
• Has excellent understanding of the skills curriculum and staff development;
• Is strongly committed to working closely with governors, parents and the wider community.
• Has a very positive attitude to innovation and change

The governors will provide effective support for the successful candidate who will demonstrate a strong commitment to work closely with them to provide high quality leadership and the best possible education for children

In return we can offer:

• A strong commitment to professional development
• A school with high aspirations and a genuine opportunity to make a difference
• An opportunity to help shape the future of teaching and learning
• A dedicated and supportive team of professional staff and governors

We have excellent benefits including the Teacher Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact James Harris, Headteacher on 01443 812148.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014 all Learning Support staff in schools, (which includes the post referred to herein), must be registered with the Education Workforce Council for Wales (EWC) from 1 April 2016.

Your employment will be subject to satisfactory documentary evidence of registration, and continuing registration, as a Learning Support Assistant with the EWC.

Information on how to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) can be found on the following website https://www.ewc.wales/site/index.php/en/ or by telephoning, 02920 460099. It is your responsibility to ensure you register and continue to register as part of your terms and conditions of employment.

Closing Date for applications: Thursday 26th February

Shortlisting will take place on: Monday 2nd March

Interviews will be held on: Thursday 19th March at Ty Penallta CCBC

All shortlisted candidates will be invited to tour the school and be interviewed by the Pupil Leadership Team on Friday 6th March.

Lesson observations will take place on week beginning 9th March

This vacancy has been processed in English only because there are no Welsh language requirements.

Once having applied for a role, if you have not received an invitation to the next stage of the recruitment process within 6 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. Feedback on your application can be provided upon request.