Current Job Vacancies
Job: Dirprwy Bennaeth/ Deputy Headteacher, Trelewis Primary School
Job Ref: DH029-2326
Salary: £64,490.00 - To: £71,162.00
Job Scale: Leadership Scale 9-13
Job Hours: 32.5
Location: Trelewis Primary School, Trelewis, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil, CF46 6AH
Speciality:
MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
SCHOOLS DEPARTMENT
Trelewis Primary School – Trelewis, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil, CF46 6AH.
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER
ISR: Leadership Scale L9-13, full time
Pupils on roll: 235 Age Range: 3-11 School Group: 3
Required for September 2026
‘Reach for the Stars’
At Trelewis Primary School, we pride ourselves on holding a vision for our pupils that ensures that all pupils achieve the very best education. Our vision at Trelewis Primary School is:
“To be an inclusive, child-centred school, at the heart of our community, that develops independent, resilient learners. We aim to be a school that celebrates individuality and encourages every child to reach their potential. Learners will receive an inspiring, rich and engaging education, provided through authentic experiences, which allows them to flourish. We aim to promote the importance of being a global citizen and encourage a love for learning, allowing all children to succeed in their everyday lives.”
Our vision for education at Trelewis Primary School is based on 4 core purposes which we want all pupils to develop during their time with us. At Trelewis Primary we want our pupils to be:
Ambitious, capable learners;
Enterprising, creative contributors;
Ethical, informed citizens;
Healthy, confident individuals
We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who…
• is passionate about inclusion of all pupils and will work to ensure the very best provision for all 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 committed to the ongoing development of Trelewis Primary School as a truly community focused school
• 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 a forward thinking, creative and inspirational leader, who is able to use evidence informed practice in ensuring that our curriculum and learning offer is based on a vision of excellence for all.
• 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 Trelewis 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 of our pupils
• an environment that is safe, positive, and 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 Friday 5th June 2026
Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 9th June 2026 with lesson observations to be arranged following this. Interviews will be carried out over two days on 30th June / 1st July 2026, and 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 Mrs Laura Griffiths, Clerk to the Governing Body at laura.griffiths@merthyr.gov.uk
SCHOOLS DEPARTMENT
Trelewis Primary School – Trelewis, Treharris, Merthyr Tydfil, CF46 6AH.
DEPUTY HEADTEACHER
ISR: Leadership Scale L9-13, full time
Pupils on roll: 235 Age Range: 3-11 School Group: 3
Required for September 2026
‘Reach for the Stars’
At Trelewis Primary School, we pride ourselves on holding a vision for our pupils that ensures that all pupils achieve the very best education. Our vision at Trelewis Primary School is:
“To be an inclusive, child-centred school, at the heart of our community, that develops independent, resilient learners. We aim to be a school that celebrates individuality and encourages every child to reach their potential. Learners will receive an inspiring, rich and engaging education, provided through authentic experiences, which allows them to flourish. We aim to promote the importance of being a global citizen and encourage a love for learning, allowing all children to succeed in their everyday lives.”
Our vision for education at Trelewis Primary School is based on 4 core purposes which we want all pupils to develop during their time with us. At Trelewis Primary we want our pupils to be:
Ambitious, capable learners;
Enterprising, creative contributors;
Ethical, informed citizens;
Healthy, confident individuals
We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who…
• is passionate about inclusion of all pupils and will work to ensure the very best provision for all 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 committed to the ongoing development of Trelewis Primary School as a truly community focused school
• 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 a forward thinking, creative and inspirational leader, who is able to use evidence informed practice in ensuring that our curriculum and learning offer is based on a vision of excellence for all.
• 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 Trelewis 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 of our pupils
• an environment that is safe, positive, and 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 Friday 5th June 2026
Shortlisting will take place on Tuesday 9th June 2026 with lesson observations to be arranged following this. Interviews will be carried out over two days on 30th June / 1st July 2026, and 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 Mrs Laura Griffiths, Clerk to the Governing Body at laura.griffiths@merthyr.gov.uk