Deputy Headteacher - Bryncethin Primary

Bridgend County Borough Council; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking a Deputy Headteacher for Bryncethin Primary School in Bridgend. The post is to work alongside the Headteacher to lead and inspire a dedicated team of staff as the school continues its journey of progress and success.

The successful candidate will demonstrate leadership, management and interpersonal skills, and will support curriculum development to ensure every child can succeed.

Qualifications

• Outstanding practitioner committed to raising attainment and school improvement.
• Passionate about education and has the drive to lead curriculum developments for all children to succeed.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills to motivate and drive initiatives with a large staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire teaching and support staff alongside the Headteacher.
• Drive and monitor school improvement and attainment across the curriculum.
• Support curriculum development to enable all children to succeed in their learning.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Curriculum development

Welsh conversation ability

Job description

Deputy Headteacher - Bryncethin Primary

Bridgend County Borough Council

• Location: Bridgend
• Salary: £61,198-67,531 per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Employment type: Full-time

13 hours ago

Required for January 2027 or as soon as possible

Bryncethin Primary School is a happy and friendly school, age range (3-11).

The Governors of this improving and forward-looking school are seeking to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic, and innovative Deputy Headteacher. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent leadership, management, and interpersonal skills, and will work alongside the Headteacher to lead and inspire a dedicated team of teaching and support staff as the school continues its journey of sustained progress and success.

You should be:

• an outstanding practitioner committed to raising attainment and school improvement;
• passionate about education and has the commitment and drive to lead curriculum developments which enable all children to succeed in their learning;
• someone who has the necessary interpersonal and organisational skills to motivate and drive initiatives using the skills of the large staff team;
• someone with the personality, drive and enthusiasm to support the Headteacher and Governors in leading and managing the school.

At school, we are committed to high quality professional development, and can offer friendly, enthusiastic learners who will challenge your thinking. We are a happy, welcoming and hard working community of staff, parents, governors and pupils who are enthusiastic about a quality educational experience.

Candidates selected for interview will be given the opportunity to view the school.

The ability to conduct a basic conversation through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

An Enhanced DBS check, including the Childrens Barred list, by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), is a requirement for this post.

Closing Date: 23 September 2026

Shortlisting Date: 1 October 2026

Interview Dates: 14 and 15 October 2026

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The Governors of this improving and forward-looking school are seeking to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic, and innovative Deputy Headteacher. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent leadership, management, and interpersonal skills, and will work alongside the Headteacher to lead and inspire a dedicated team of teaching and support staff as the school continues its journey of sustained progress and success.

You should be:

• an outstanding practitioner committed to raising attainment and school improvement;
• passionate about education and has the commitment and drive to lead curriculum developments which enable all children to succeed in their learning;
• someone who has the necessary interpersonal and organisational skills to motivate and drive initiatives using the skills of the large staff team;
• someone with the personality, drive and enthusiasm to support the Headteacher and Governors in leading and managing the school.

At School we are committed to high quality professional development, and can offer friendly, enthusiastic learners who will challenge your thinking. We are a happy, welcoming and hard working community of staff, parents, governors and pupils who are enthusiastic about a quality educational experience.

Candidates selected for interview will be given the opportunity to view the school.

The ability to conduct a basic conversation through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.