Job profile

HEADTEACHER

ISR: 9-15

NOR: 101

Full-time permanent post – required for 1st September 2025

Maesyrhandir Primary School is an inclusive, caring school with the wellbeing of all pupils at its heart.

We are located on the outskirts of Newtown successfully serving our local communities.

The Governing Body wishes to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Headteacher who:

• is a highly collaborative leader with proven expertise in raising standards and providing strategic leadership and direction
• has a commitment to delivering a nurture-based approach to pupils’ wellbeing
• is effective in developing and motivating staff at all levels and can promote the school as a learning organisation
• is an excellent classroom practitioner with proven track record of successful classroom practice
• has a clear vision to further develop the school whilst maintaining our school’s inclusive ethos
• has experience of effective financial management
• has experience and sound knowledge of ALN management and supporting the varied needs of pupils across a school
• has high aspirations for our pupils and will promote and celebrate their achievements
• will encourage pupils to lead their own learning and ensure that pupil voice makes a strong contribution to the strategic direction of the school
• will lead and motivate pupils, staff and governors to create an effective culture of learning and continue to develop the Curriculum for Wales
• is able to communicate effectively at all levels, with our children, parents, governors and staff, and can create a close partnership between the school and the wider community
• understands the importance of supporting vulnerable learners and their families
• is open to new initiatives, research, and creative ways of working

This post currently carries a 2-day teaching commitment. We can offer you an enthusiastic, established and conscientious staff and governing body, who are committed to taking the school forward and ensure that every pupil achieves the outcomes of which they are capable.

The successful candidate must hold the NPQH qualification. The governors will consider candidates who are currently enrolled in the NPQH programme, for the position of acting headteacher.

As a school we can offer you the commitment of governors, staff and pupils to support you in maintaining the success of Maesyrhandir Primary School.

You are encouraged to visit our school. Please contact the school via email to arrange a visit. office@maesyrhandir.powys.sch.uk

Closing date: 21/3/25

It is anticipated that short-listing and interviews will take place as follows

(may be subject to change):

Short-listing: 27/3/25

Interviews: 8-9/4/25

This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check