Deputy Headteacher - Fochriw Primary School
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Position Overview & Specifications
FOCHRIW PRIMARY SCHOOL
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER (L05 to L09)
To commence 1st September 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter (pending safeguarding clearance)
Applications are invited from dynamic, experienced and suitably qualified Teachers for the post of Deputy Headteacher of this successful Primary School. The school provides education for boys and girls between the ages of three and eleven.
Fochriw Primary School is Caerphilly Borough’s only rural school located in the village of Fochriw in the Upper Rhymney Valley. Fochriw has close travel links to Bargoed and Merthyr Tydfil, with train routes that can be accessed in the neighbouring village of Pontlottyn.
Governors are committed to appointing a Deputy Headteacher who:
- Has a proven record of excellent classroom practice;
- Has very good leadership and management skills;
- Has a clear vision and high expectations for school improvement;
- Has excellent personal and team building skills;
- Has excellent understanding of the Curriculum for Wales and staff development;
- Is strongly committed to working closely with governors, parents/carers and the wider community;
- A very positive attitude to innovation and change.
The governors will provide effective support for the successful candidate who will demonstrate a strong commitment to work closely with them to provide high quality leadership and the best possible education for children.
In return we can offer:
- A strong commitment to professional development;
- A school with high aspirations and a genuine opportunity to make a difference;
- An opportunity to help shape the future of teaching and learning;
- A dedicated and supportive team of professional staff and governors.
View the Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing Date for applications is Tuesday 18th April 2023
Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 27th April 2023
Lesson observations will take place on week commencing 8th May 2023
Interviews will be held on Thursday 18th May 2023
Candidates will be invited to visit the school and meet the school council week commencing 1st May 2023.
You are more than welcome to telephone the school to arrange a visit to the school with the Headteacher, Mrs Pascoe on 01685 841236 before applying for this position.
Please apply online below.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.
Apply online Send to a friend Job title Deputy Headteacher - Fochriw Primary School Job reference REQ0008275 Date posted 29/03/2023 Application closing date 18/04/2023 Location Fochriw Salary Leadership Pay Scale £50,461 (L05) - £55,702 (L09) Package Full Time, Permanent Contractual hours 32.5 Basis Full time Job category/type Schools Heads / Deputies Attachments Blank Job descriptionFOCHRIW PRIMARY SCHOOL
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER (L05 to L09)
To commence 1st September 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter (pending safeguarding clearance)
Applications are invited from dynamic, experienced and suitably qualified Teachers for the post of Deputy Headteacher of this successful Primary School. The school provides education for boys and girls between the ages of three and eleven.
Fochriw Primary School is Caerphilly Borough’s only rural school located in the village of Fochriw in the Upper Rhymney Valley. Fochriw has close travel links to Bargoed and Merthyr Tydfil, with train routes that can be accessed in the neighbouring village of Pontlottyn.
Governors are committed to appointing a Deputy Headteacher who:
- Has a proven record of excellent classroom practice;
- Has very good leadership and management skills;
- Has a clear vision and high expectations for school improvement;
- Has excellent personal and team building skills;
- Has excellent understanding of the Curriculum for Wales and staff development;
- Is strongly committed to working closely with governors, parents/carers and the wider community;
- A very positive attitude to innovation and change.
The governors will provide effective support for the successful candidate who will demonstrate a strong commitment to work closely with them to provide high quality leadership and the best possible education for children.
In return we can offer:
- A strong commitment to professional development;
- A school with high aspirations and a genuine opportunity to make a difference;
- An opportunity to help shape the future of teaching and learning;
- A dedicated and supportive team of professional staff and governors.
View the Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing Date for applications is Tuesday 18th April 2023
Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 27th April 2023
Lesson observations will take place on week commencing 8th May 2023
Interviews will be held on Thursday 18th May 2023
Candidates will be invited to visit the school and meet the school council week commencing 1st May 2023.
You are more than welcome to telephone the school to arrange a visit to the school with the Headteacher, Mrs Pascoe on 01685 841236 before applying for this position.
Please apply online below.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.
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Technical & Competency Interviews
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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
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Onboarding & Corporate Integration
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United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Municipal Agencies.
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Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £50,461 - £50,461 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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