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- Hours: Full time
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary Type: Not Supplied
- Language: Welsh
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We adopt an 'anonymous recruitment' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.
We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
About the vacancy
Vacancy ID: 2816
Organisation:
Schools
Number of vacancies:
1
Contract type:
Permanent Full Time
Location:
Ammanford, 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:
L15 - £74,384
Salary To:
L21 - £86,183
Contract Hours
Full-time
Come and join our team
The Governing Body of Ysgol y Bedol is eager to appoint an inspiring and forward-thinking Headteacher to continue our successful journey. We believe this is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team in a happy, welcoming and successful school.
We are looking for a Headteacher who:
Ysgol y Bedol has:
This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to lead our school into the next stage of its development.
Interested candidates are invited to visit the school on Thursday 12th February at 2 p.m. Please contact Zena Llewellyn, School Administrative Officer, on admin@ybedol.ysgolccc.cymru or 01269 824048, to confirm your attendance.
Applicants applying for their first Headteacher appointment must hold the NPQH.
School tour: 12/02/26 - 14:00pm
Closing Date: Monday 23/02/2026
Shortlisting: Friday 27/02/2026
Interviews: 11/03/2026 and 12/03/2026
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 conversation, please contact Dr. Anita Rees, Chair of Governors, on ReesA534@Hwbcymru.net .
Job Description:
26-02-02 - Pecyn Recriwtio Pennaeth Y Bedol (006530).pdf - 936KB Opens in a new window
Expected date of interview:
11 March 2026
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: 23/02/2026, 23:55
The Rewards
We're proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers .
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: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. P lease 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: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.
We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.
About the vacancy
Vacancy ID: 2816
Organisation:
Schools
Number of vacancies:
1
Contract type:
Permanent Full Time
Location:
Ammanford, 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:
L15 - £74,384
Salary To:
L21 - £86,183
Contract Hours
Full-time
Come and join our team
The Governing Body of Ysgol y Bedol is eager to appoint an inspiring and forward-thinking Headteacher to continue our successful journey. We believe this is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team in a happy, welcoming and successful school.
We are looking for a Headteacher who:
- is committed to excellence in education
- is passionate about the Welsh language and the culture of Wales
- communicates clearly in both Welsh and English
- is a strategic thinker with a clear vision for continued success and will work closely and effectively with the school's Governing Body
- is a professional with experience of leadership, management and interpersonal skills (including effective and efficient management of the school's budget and resources)
- is an inspiring leader, motivating and empowering others
- aims for high standards and expectations to ensure that every child receives the best possible education
- is an excellent communicator who will inspire children, parents and staff alike
- is ready to commit to further developing the existing relationships with our families and the wider community.
Ysgol y Bedol has:
- highly professional, talented, innovative and happy teachers and support staff who are committed to progress and improvement in order to continue developing the school
- a dedicated and supportive Governing Body, committed to working in partnership to achieve the best for all our learners,
This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to lead our school into the next stage of its development.
Interested candidates are invited to visit the school on Thursday 12th February at 2 p.m. Please contact Zena Llewellyn, School Administrative Officer, on admin@ybedol.ysgolccc.cymru or 01269 824048, to confirm your attendance.
Applicants applying for their first Headteacher appointment must hold the NPQH.
School tour: 12/02/26 - 14:00pm
Closing Date: Monday 23/02/2026
Shortlisting: Friday 27/02/2026
Interviews: 11/03/2026 and 12/03/2026
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 conversation, please contact Dr. Anita Rees, Chair of Governors, on ReesA534@Hwbcymru.net .
Job Description:
26-02-02 - Pecyn Recriwtio Pennaeth Y Bedol (006530).pdf - 936KB Opens in a new window
Expected date of interview:
11 March 2026
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: 23/02/2026, 23:55
The Rewards
We're proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers .
- 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: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. P lease 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: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.
Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.