Headteacher - Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Required for January 2027 (or sooner if possible)

Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg provides Welsh-medium education for pupils in Blaenau Gwent. Situated on the outskirts of Brynmawr, the school offers modern spacious accommodation and excellent resources and is served by the A465 road network which ensures the area is commutable from Newport, Cardiff, Swansea and the wider Southeast Wales region.

Governors are seeking to appoint an innovative and inspirational Headteacher that is an outstanding practitioner committed to developing teaching and learning of the highest quality. Someone who is committed to ensuring that the school provides the best opportunities for all our learners and plays an active role in the expansion and development of Welsh-medium education in Blaenau Gwent and the wider region.

Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg is an open, friendly school with a dedicated staff who work hard to create a positive, caring ethos. The schools mission statement is “Setting a firm foundation for a bright future”.

This post includes providing Headteacher responsibilities for Ysgol Gymraeg Tredegar on a temporary basis that will be reviewed regularly. Ysgol Gymraeg Tredegar is a seedling school provision within the town of Tredegar in a purpose-built school. The provision currently hosts around 32 children and falls under the Governance of Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg with a dedicated staff group and senior leader already in situ.

Governors are committed to appointing a Headteacher who:

• Is committed to the continued implementation and development of our well established, region leading curriculum journey.
• Has the vision for further development to achieve a consistently high performance.
• Ensure the efficient and effective management of budget and all resources within the school.
• Possesses excellent leadership, management, communication and personal skills.
• Can inspire and empower staff to deliver an ambitious and authentic curriculum, thereby creating highly skilled Welsh-medium educators with a clear line of development and progression for all.
• Has the ability to promote effective teamwork and enhance the wellbeing of staff, learners and the whole school community.
• Will promote values that maintain a disciplined, orderly school with a caring ethos.
• Has the ability to build on the very good links that have been established with our families, the wider community, local employers and neighboring schools.
• Has the ability to continue to develop ongoing collaboration within the cluster of Welsh Medium schools.

Governors will support the successful candidate in all aspects of school life; thereby creating a practice of effective learning and development throughout the school and its community.

Governors would like applicants to provide a fully completed and detailed application form.

Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Helyg is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Thorough pre -employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The post holder will be required to complete an application for an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Records including Child Barred list.

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.

School Visit: 19th May 2026, 1.00 – 3.00pm. Please contact Dafydd Pugh on Tel 07747 775795 to arrange the visit

Closing Date: Wednesday 27th May 2026, Midnight

Shortlisting: Friday 5th June 2026

Interview Dates: Friday 19th and Wednesday 24th June 2026