Deputy Headteacher - Pencoed Primary

Salary: Leadership Scale L(14) - L(18) £72,579 - £80,080 per annum

32.5 hours per week

Pencoed Primary School is a happy and friendly school, age range (3-11).

The Governors of this happy, successful school seek to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic and innovative teacher with excellent management and interpersonal skills to assist the Headteacher in leading a team of dedicated teaching and support staff.

You should be:

- An outstanding practitioner committed to raising attainment and school improvement;

- Someone who values partnerships with families and who is committed to ensuring the school further develops as a CFS.

- Passionate about education and has the commitment and drive to lead curriculum developments which enable all children to succeed in their learning;

- Someone who has the necessary interpersonal and organisational skills to motivate and drive initiatives using the skills of the large staff team;

- Someone with the personality, drive and enthusiasm to support the Headteacher and Governors in leading and managing the school.

Our children would like:

- Someone who listens and makes their learning fun.

At School we are committed to high quality professional development, and can offer friendly, enthusiastic learners who will challenge your thinking. We are a happy, welcoming and hard-working community of staff, parents, governors and pupils who are enthusiastic about a quality educational experience.

Visits to the school are welcomed. Prospective candidates can contact the school to arrange a visit.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

Closing Date: 7 May 2026

Shortlisting Date: 11 May 2026

Interview Date: 19 and 20 May 2026

Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council

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