Job Advertisement: Deputy Headteacher – Permanent

Required for September 2025

St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Llangewydd Road, Bridgend. CF31 4JW

Telephone: 01656 815560

E-mail: head@stmaryscps.bridgend.cymru

Website: www.stmaryscatholicprimary.co.uk

Number on Roll: 245 ISR: 7-11.

The governors of our successful and progressive Catholic school are seeking to appoint an inspirational, high quality practitioner with excellent management and interpersonal skills as its new Deputy Headteacher.

There are many elements of strong practice in place at St Mary’s, as identified in a recent ESTYN inspection. As a Pioneer School during the development of Curriculum for Wales, St Mary’s has designed and implemented a broad, bespoke and engaging curriculum for its learners.

At St Mary’s, we can offer you:

· A strong and supportive Catholic ethos, which pervades the life of the school.

· Professional development that is rooted in contemporary educational research.

· A determination to further develop a curriculum that produces ambitious, capable learners with a broad range and depth of knowledge and skills.

· Children who are curious about the world in which they live and who demonstrate a love of learning.

· A highly committed team of governors and staff who are dedicated to the pursuit of excellence.

We are searching for a Deputy Headteacher who:

· Is a practising Catholic who exhibits a clear understanding about the purpose of Catholic education and will lead and model our Catholic ethos and values within school and throughout the wider community.

· Is proven as an excellent Catholic teacher, with high standards and a determination to facilitate rapid rates of progress in all pupils.

· Is committed to school improvement and has the necessary skills to motivate and drive initiatives.

· Is skilled at mentoring and supporting colleagues in the journey towards excellence.

· Fosters strong partnerships with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the local community to provide an environment where all are supported to achieve their full potential.

· Has a good sense of humour, a positive, sunny disposition and the enthusiasm to support the Headteacher and Governors in leading and managing the school.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact Mrs Large in the school office to arrange an appointment.

Prospective candidates can access further information on the school’s website: www.stmaryscatholicprimary.co.uk

Completed application forms (CES forms) can be found at: www.cesew.org.uk/recruitment-process/item/1000042-model-application-forms

Please submit applications electronically (admin@stmaryscps.bridgend.cymru) by Wednesday 12th March at 12pm.

Closing date: Wednesday 12th March at 12pm.

Shortlisting date: Thursday 20th March

Lesson observations: Week beginning 24th March

Interviews: Monday 31st March

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and staff. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.