HEADTEACHER (TEAM@SEVERN CENTRE)

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,080 - 92,754; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking a dedicated Headteacher for TEAM@Severn, focusing on vulnerable and disengaged learners. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, improving attendance and outcomes in line with council strategies.

Key responsibilities include leading inclusive teaching, acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead, and driving partnerships. Ideal candidates will possess an NPQH and senior leadership experience, and demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion.

The role offers a salary in the range of £80,080 to £92,754 per annum, full-time and permanent.

Qualifications

• Proven impact on outcomes for vulnerable learners.
• Must register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
• Appointment subject to Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality, inclusive teaching.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Drive data-led improvement and inspection readiness.

Skills

NPQH

Leadership experience

Expertise in EOTAS

Strong data skills

Commitment to equity and inclusion

Education

NPQH qualification

Job description

Cardiff Council is seeking an exceptional and values-driven leader to become Headteacher of TEAM@Severn and associated services. This is our community-based EOTAS provision supporting vulnerable and disengaged learners.

You will provide strategic and operational leadership, delivering measurable improvements in attendance, engagement and learner outcomes in line with the Inclusion Strategy and Estyn expectations.

About the job

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Lead high-quality, inclusive teaching and Curriculum for Wales delivery
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Improve attendance, engagement and post-16 outcomes
• Lead multi-agency partnerships
• Drive data-led improvement and inspection readiness
• Manage staff, resources and multi-site provision

Start date subject to availability of successful candidate.

What We Are Looking For From You

We are looking for someone who has:

• An NPQH and senior leadership experience
• A strong expertise in EOTAS, inclusion and safeguarding
• A proven impact on outcomes for vulnerable learners
• A strong data, leadership and partnership skills
• A commitment to equity and inclusion

Additional information

Salary Range: £80,080 - £92,754 per annum (L18 - L24) (Leadership Group 5)

This post is full-time and permanent.

This post has a requirement for registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).

Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Child and Adult Workforce Barred List check.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.