Deputy Head Teacher

Vacancy: 1483-7391

Ysgol Gelli Aur/ Golden Grove School is a respected, successful dual stream primary school situated in the vibrant town of Pembroke in Pembrokeshire. It is a happy and thriving community with enthusiastic pupils, a dedicated and established team of staff, and a newly appointed Head Teacher. The school provides a wonderful well-resourced environment for learning and this appointment offers an exciting challenge to add further value to an already successful school.

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an experienced and highly motivated person, with a proven track record, to share in the leadership and continued development of this thriving and hardworking school. This appointment offers an exciting opportunity with the challenge to further develop what is already a successful school.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an inspirational and enthusiastic professional who will provide vision, strong leadership and direction
• Work in partnership with pupils, staff, governors, parents and the wider community
• Demonstrate excellent leadership skills
• Lead excellence in teaching and learning
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and energy to help lead our dedicated staff
• Be passionate, lead by example, have high expectations of both staff and pupils
• Show a commitment to promoting an inclusive ethos to secure the highest possible standards for all pupils.

We can offer you:

• Delightful children who are enthusiastic learners
• Passionate, hardworking and supportive staff who are dedicated to gaining the best from every individual
• Supportive governors, parents and strong links with the community
• Numerous community partnerships
• A fabulous working environment with excellent resources
• Personal development opportunities.

An ability to speak and to teach through the medium of Welsh would be desirable.

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

The post is subject to a DBS check.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Please contact the school on 01646 682605 to arrange at your convenience.

To apply: http://www.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/content.asp?id=11025&nav=2206,973,974&parent_directory_id=646&v=7391.

Closing date: Monday 1st June 2015.
Shortlisting: Thursday 4th June 2015.
Interviews will be held during the week beginning Monday 22nd June 2015.

Gelli Aur/Golden Grove Community School
Pembroke
SA71 4DP

Pupils on Roll - (354.5 F.T.E. May 2015)