Deputy Headteacher — Innovative Rural School Leader

Powys County Council; Brecon; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys County Council invites applications for the Deputy Headteacher post at Archdeacon Griffiths C.I.W Primary School, Llyswen. The appointment is for September 2026 or soon after, subject to safeguarding checks.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Headteacher, lead on developing our school and drive high standards in learning, behaviour and welfare. We seek an inspirational leader with strong leadership experience, committed to developing Curriculum reform, emotionally intelligent

Qualifications

• Demonstrate and promote the values and dispositions of the Professional Standards for teaching and leadership in Wales.
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of learning and behaviour and have a passion to ensure that every child succeeds.
• Be an innovative leader, able to engage with curriculum reform to design a curriculum to meet the needs of all learners.
• Have a proven track record of leading initiatives to raise attainment.
• Actively promotes the welfare, wellbeing and safeguarding of all children.
• Be able to maintain, promote and develop the Christian ethos of the school
• Demonstrate a personal commitment to life-long learners and professional development.
• Show expertise in using and leading Literacy across the curriculum.
• Work collaboratively with a committed team of staff and governors, parents and with the wider community, including the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and promote the values of the Professional Standards for teaching and leadership in Wales.
• Lead and manage school developments to raise attainment and improve learning outcomes.
• Engage with curriculum reform to design a curriculum meeting diverse learner needs.
• Drive initiatives that raise attainment across year groups and subjects.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children in line with policy.
• Maintain and develop the Christian ethos of the school.
• Commit to ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
• Lead literacy across the curriculum to improve reading, writing and communication.
• Collaborate with staff, governors, parents and the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Curriculum design

Safeguarding

Collaboration

Literacy leadership

Ethos alignment

Team management

Job description

Powys County Council invites applications for the Deputy Headteacher post at Archdeacon Griffiths C.I.W Primary School, Llyswen. The appointment is for September 2026 or soon after, subject to safeguarding checks.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Headteacher, lead on developing our school and drive high standards in learning, behaviour and welfare. We seek an inspirational leader with strong leadership experience, committed to developing Curriculum reform, emotionally intelligent