Headteacher

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is looking for an inspirational Headteacher for Cyfarthfa Park Primary School in Merthyr Tydfil, UK. The ideal candidate will have strong strategic leadership skills and a vision for excellence in education. Responsibilities include fostering effective relationships within the school community and promoting Welsh culture and language. With a commitment to developing community-focused practices, this role offers an opportunity to lead a dedicated team and make a significant impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering excellence in educational leadership.
• Commitment to ongoing development of a community school.
• Ability to enhance Welsh language and culture in education.

Responsibilities

• Build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Champion the wellbeing of the school community.
• Lead the school towards continued success and high standards.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Effective communication

Collaboration skills

Vision for success

Job description

CYFARTHFA PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL

HEADTEACHER

ISR: Leadership Scale 18-24, full time

Number of Pupils: 433, Age Range: 3-11, School Group: 3

Closing Date: 29th January 2026

Required for September 2026

‘Together towards tomorrow’

We are looking for an inspirational leader who can take our school forward and enhance the good practices and standards already in place.

We are looking for a Headteacher who…

• is a strategic and visible leader who can build effective relationships with all stakeholders, including pupils and staff.
• has the wellbeing of all members of our school community at the core of their work.
• is a strategic thinker with a clear vision for the continued success and a proven track of delivering excellence.
• is committed to the ongoing development of Cyfarthfa Park Primary as a truly community school.
• has excellent communication and collaboration skills enabling the continued development of effective partnerships with children, staff, parents, governors, other outside agencies and the wider community.
• shares our values, is approachable, supportive and passionate about the success of the staff and pupils.
• is a forward thinking, creative and inspirational leader, who is able to use evidence informed practice in ensuring that our curriculum and learning offer is based on a vision of excellence for all.
• will enable the development of Welsh language and culture across the school, local community and county borough as we continue to build our bilingual approach to learning.

The closing date for applications is the 29th January 2026.

Shortlisting will take place on the 3rd February 2026. Interviews will be carried out over two days on the 12th and 13th February 2026, and candidates will be informed at the end of Day 1 if they are to proceed to Day 2.

A Candidate Pack has been put together to support you when you make your application and a visit to the school has been arranged for the 26th January 2026. If you require any further information, please contact Mrs Emma France, Clerk to the Governing Body at [e-mail].

If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000 and are to be returned no later than 29th January 2026 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.

Email: [e-mail]

Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.

All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both.

Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.

We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from all groups and backgrounds to apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. We are strongly committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace and ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, disability, sex, race, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy and maternity.