Headteacher @ Ysgol Gymraeg Dewi Sant

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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID:

2513

Organisation:

Schools

Number of vacancies:

1

Contract type:

Permanent Full Time

Location:

Llanelli, Carmarthenshire

Grade:

Head Teachers/Assistant Head Teachers/Deputy Head Teacher Pay and Conditions

If part time, the full time salary quoted (which is based on full time equivalent) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Salary From:

L17 - £78,116

Salary To:

L23 - £90,509

Contract Hours

Full-time

Come and join our team

Ysgol Gymraeg Dewi Sant is a Welsh-medium primary school in Llanelli town centre. The school caters for children from 3 to 11 years old.

The governors wish to appoint an inspirational, enthusiastic, energetic practitioner with a love for Welsh-medium education to lead, challenge and continue to raise our aspirations and ensure consistent excellent learning opportunities for all pupils.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A clear vision for educational excellence and passionate about improving pupils' achievements
• Ability to build on existing strengths and further develop the potential of pupils and staff
• Ability to inspire, motivate and engage pupils and staff
• High expectations of pupils' progress, attainment and behaviour, ensuring that pupils' interests and well-being are at the heart of all planning
• Energy to sustain the rich and broad Curriculum opportunities, while incorporating the principles of the Curriculum for Wales to ensure highly relevant learning experiences for all pupils.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, to be able to motivate and empower others.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK

For an informal discussion, or if you'd like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Michael Bassett, Chair of Governors, on or through the school office at

Closing Date: Thursday, 20th November 2025

Shortlisting: Monday, 24th November 2025

Interviews: Thursday, 4th December 2025

Job Description:

Pecyn Recriwtio - Pennaeth Dewi – 630KB Opens in a new window

Expected date of interview:

20 February 2025

DBS level:

An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk

Welsh language level - verbal

Level 5 - You will need to be able to communicate fluently in Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date:

20/11/2025, 23:55

The Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: Please Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: or contact and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.

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