Current Job Vacancies
Job: Dirprwy Bennaeth/ Deputy Head Teacher, Ysgol Y Graig Primary School
Job Ref: DH037-4325
Salary: £57,585.00 - To: £63,603.00
Job Scale: L6 to L10
Job Hours: 32.5
Location: YSGOL Y GRAIG PRIMARY SCHOOL, BREWERY LANE, CEFN COED, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF48 2LR
Speciality:
MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
SCHOOLS DEPARTMENT
Pontycapel Road
Cefn-Coed-Y-Cymmer
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 2ND
Tel: 01685 351806
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER
ISR: L6 to L10
Number of Pupils: 212 Age Range: 3-11 School Group: 2
Closing Date: 29th September 2025
Required for January 2026
‘Opening eyes, developing minds, changing lives’
Our Ysgol Y Graig Primary School recognises its place in the heart of its community. We value the rich interactions created by our relentless pursuit for excellence as each member of the community strives for success. This ambition creates challenge, and we work together, using our core values to support each other to achieve. We have high expectations of each other and value the process of building our community into a safe, inclusive, fair environment which focuses on developing the unique qualities of every individual. We all believe in our community’s purpose in providing an innovative, engaging environment where our young people grow into independent, resilient, thoughtful contributors.
We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who…
? is passionate about additional learning needs and will work to ensure the very best provision for all of our pupils.
? has the wellbeing of all members of our school community at the core of their work.
? is a strategic thinker with a clear vision for the continued success and a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes.
? is an excellent teacher, with a proven track record in raising standards
? has excellent communication and collaboration skills enabling the continued development of effective partnerships with children, staff, parents, governors, other outside agencies and the wider community.
? shares our values, is approachable, supportive and passionate about the success of the staff and pupils.
? is an experience leader who can demonstrate significant whole school impact in their work.
? will enable the development of Welsh language and culture across the school, local community and county borough as we continue to build our bilingual approach to learning.
At Ygsol y Graig Primary School, we can offer you…
? a school that is happy, welcoming, raises aspirations and is ambitious for continued success.
? staff that are dedicated, hardworking, caring and always go that extra mile for our children.
? pupils that have a real sense of belonging, who are respectful, eager to learn, creative and able to express themselves.
? a Governing Body that is committed to self-improvement and who support and challenge us to ensure we are providing the very best learning opportunities for all our pupils
? an environment that is safe, positive, welcoming which promotes and celebrates success.
? families who are supportive and involved and engaged in their children’s learning.
? a community that is inclusive, diverse, supports the school and cares about its future.
The closing date for applications is 29th September 2025
Shortlisting will take place 1st October, lesson observations to be confirmed following Shortlisting and the interviews will be carried out over two days on 13th and 14th October. Candidates will be informed at the end of Day 1 if they are to proceed to Day 2.
A Candidate Pack has been put together to support you when you make your application and if you require any further information, please contact Ms Hayley Kaya – Headteacher of Ysgol-y-Graig Primary.
For further information please contact Ms Hayley Kaya on 01685 351806 or email Hayley.Kaya@merthyr.gov.uk
You will be required to provide evidence of all qualifications specified as essential.
If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000 and are to be returned no later than 29th September 2025 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.
Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk
SCHOOLS DEPARTMENT
Pontycapel Road
Cefn-Coed-Y-Cymmer
Merthyr Tydfil
CF48 2ND
Tel: 01685 351806
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER
ISR: L6 to L10
Number of Pupils: 212 Age Range: 3-11 School Group: 2
Closing Date: 29th September 2025
Required for January 2026
‘Opening eyes, developing minds, changing lives’
Our Ysgol Y Graig Primary School recognises its place in the heart of its community. We value the rich interactions created by our relentless pursuit for excellence as each member of the community strives for success. This ambition creates challenge, and we work together, using our core values to support each other to achieve. We have high expectations of each other and value the process of building our community into a safe, inclusive, fair environment which focuses on developing the unique qualities of every individual. We all believe in our community’s purpose in providing an innovative, engaging environment where our young people grow into independent, resilient, thoughtful contributors.
We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who…
? is passionate about additional learning needs and will work to ensure the very best provision for all of our pupils.
? has the wellbeing of all members of our school community at the core of their work.
? is a strategic thinker with a clear vision for the continued success and a proven track record of delivering positive outcomes.
? is an excellent teacher, with a proven track record in raising standards
? has excellent communication and collaboration skills enabling the continued development of effective partnerships with children, staff, parents, governors, other outside agencies and the wider community.
? shares our values, is approachable, supportive and passionate about the success of the staff and pupils.
? is an experience leader who can demonstrate significant whole school impact in their work.
? will enable the development of Welsh language and culture across the school, local community and county borough as we continue to build our bilingual approach to learning.
At Ygsol y Graig Primary School, we can offer you…
? a school that is happy, welcoming, raises aspirations and is ambitious for continued success.
? staff that are dedicated, hardworking, caring and always go that extra mile for our children.
? pupils that have a real sense of belonging, who are respectful, eager to learn, creative and able to express themselves.
? a Governing Body that is committed to self-improvement and who support and challenge us to ensure we are providing the very best learning opportunities for all our pupils
? an environment that is safe, positive, welcoming which promotes and celebrates success.
? families who are supportive and involved and engaged in their children’s learning.
? a community that is inclusive, diverse, supports the school and cares about its future.
The closing date for applications is 29th September 2025
Shortlisting will take place 1st October, lesson observations to be confirmed following Shortlisting and the interviews will be carried out over two days on 13th and 14th October. Candidates will be informed at the end of Day 1 if they are to proceed to Day 2.
A Candidate Pack has been put together to support you when you make your application and if you require any further information, please contact Ms Hayley Kaya – Headteacher of Ysgol-y-Graig Primary.
For further information please contact Ms Hayley Kaya on 01685 351806 or email Hayley.Kaya@merthyr.gov.uk
You will be required to provide evidence of all qualifications specified as essential.
If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000 and are to be returned no later than 29th September 2025 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.
Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk