Headteacher - Romilly Primary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Barry; On-site; GBP 86,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in Barry seeks an exceptional leader to guide educational practices and foster well-being within the community. The successful candidate will drive innovation, inspire staff, and maintain a nurturing environment for students. Key responsibilities include financial management and promoting strong partnerships with families. Interested individuals should have a proven leadership track record in education and be ready to engage fully with the school community.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading educational settings.
• Commitment to fostering inclusive environments.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and lead diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive continued innovation and evolution in the school.
• Ensure the well-being of pupils and staff.
• Lead and manage change effectively.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Financial management

Creativity and innovation

Self-evaluation

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

About us Situated in the west end of the coastal town of Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan, Romilly Primary School is a large, vibrant and inclusive school with a proud heritage and position within the local community.

An outstanding Estyn Report in 2024 recognised the schools many strengths including its ability to improve learning for its pupils: ‘Through exceptional leadership and the collective efforts of the school community, improvement at Romilly Primary School happens quickly. The focus on ensuring that pupils receive effective teaching and a curriculum that meets their needs means that most make strong progress in their learning’ Estyn 2024 Ambitious

Ambitious

• Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

Open

• Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

Together

• Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

Proud

• Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About the role

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an exceptionally able and motivated individual who will be fully committed to building on our existing highly effective practice.

The successful candidate will drive continued innovation and evolution, whilst ensuring the wellbeing of our exceptional pupils and staff.

We can offer: a dedicated, reflective and talented staff who excel at teamwork happy, motivated and well-behaved children who are keen to have a voice and contribute to the improvement of their school a committed and experienced governing body a caring and supportive ethos, with high quality provision for vulnerable pupils

Pay Details: ISR 21 - 27 (£86,183- £98,836)

Hours of Work / Weeks per year / Working Pattern: Full time, permanent

Main Place of Work: School

Mae'r Corff Llywodraethu yn ceisio penodi unigolyn eithriadol fedrus a gweithgar a fydd yn ymrwymo'n llwyr i adeiladu ar ein harfer effeithiol iawn presennol.

About you

• place the wellbeing of children and staff at the heart of maintaining an inclusive and nurturing school
• be an excellent communicator, committed to fostering strong partnership between pupils, staff and parents/families
• lead by example in providing and accessing high quality professional learning and promoting a coaching culture
• work in tandem with a high skilled and motivated senior and middle leadership team and Governing Body to lead the school effectively
• inspire and motivate staff and pupils to achieve their full potential
• demonstrate a proven track record of robust financial management and have the courage to lead on difficult decisions in an extremely challenging financial climate
• make robust use of self- evaluation findings, including data, to identify the most pertinent areas for improvement
• bring creativity and innovation to the future development and strategic direction of the school
• lead and manage change effectively, and support others through change
• continue to build strong collaborations with other schools to foster mutually beneficial relationships

About you (Welsh)

• gosod lles plant a staff wrth galon cynnal ysgol gynhwysol a meithrinol
• bod yn gyfathrebwr rhagorol, yn ymroddedig i hyrwyddo partneriaeth gref rhwng disgyblion, staff a rhieni/teuluoedd
• arwain trwy esiampl wrth ddarparu ac ychwanegu at ddysgu proffesiynol o safon uchel a hyrwyddo diwylliant hyfforddi
• gweithio mewn cydweithrediad â thîm arweinyddiaeth uwch a chanolradd medrus ac ysgogol a'r Corff Llywodraethu i arwain yr ysgol yn effeithiol
• ysbrydoli a ysgogi staff a myfyrwyr i gyflawni eu potensial llawn
• dadred profedig o reolaeth ariannol gadarn a chael y ddewrder i arwain ar benderfyniadau anodd mewn hinsawdd ariannol eithriadol o heriol
• mae gwneud defnydd cadarn o ganfyddiadau hunan-werthuso, gan gynnwys data, i adnabod y meysydd mwyaf perthnasol ar gyfer gwelliant
• dod â chreadigrwydd a arloesedd i ddatblygiad a chyfeiriad strategol y ysgol yn y dyfodol
• arwain a rheoli newid yn effeithiol, a chefnogi eraill drwy newid
• parhau i adeiladu cydweithiadau cryf gyda ysgolion eraill i feithrin perthnasoedd buddiol i'r ddwy ochr

EWC Required: Yes DBS Check Required: Yes

Additional information For Further Information, contact: Mrs Emma Davies-Powell, Chair of Governors, on 01446 736934

Return Method: Applications should be returned to Francesca Wright, Governor Support Unit, via email at JSparksvaleofglamorgan.gov.uk by Tue 6 January 2026 at 12 noon

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