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- Location: Swansea,
- Salary Type: Annual
- Language: English
- Closing Date: 16 March, 2026 12:00 AM
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"Being different, belonging together, being the best we can be."
Brynmill Primary School is a large, inclusive English-medium primary school in Swansea, serving pupils from Nursery to Year 6. Situated close to Swansea University and Singleton Hospital, we serve a richly diverse community, with many families joining us due to study, work, or international relocation.
Our ethos, "Being Different, Belonging Together," underpins everything we do. As a recognised School of Sanctuary, we are proud to provide a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment where every child and family feels valued, respected and supported.
Our curriculum is rooted in Curriculum for Wales and delivered through the six Areas of Learning and Experience. Teaching and learning at Brynmill are purposeful, inclusive and driven by pupil voice, with strong consideration given to literacy, numeracy and digital competence across the curriculum. Pastoral care is a recognised strength of the school, supported by strong systems and close partnership with families, local services and the wider community.
Our school benefits from our proximity to parks and the beach, and our strong commitment to sustainability, including Eco initiatives and community-linked projects.
Staff are deeply committed to our pupils, and we have a dedicated Governing Body who support the school exceptionally well.
The Role
Brynmill Governing Body are seeking to appoint a permanent Deputy Headteacher to work in close partnership with the Headteacher and senior leadership team.
This is a key strategic role, offering the opportunity to shape teaching, learning and whole-school improvement within a diverse and vibrant school community. The Deputy Headteacher will be a highly visible leader, providing clarity, consistency and professional challenge, while contributing positively to the culture, wellbeing and values of the school.
The successful candidate will be trusted to lead significant aspects of whole-school leadership and to deputise in the Headteacher's absence.
The successful candidate will:
We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who:
We can offer:
Brynmill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all relevant pre-employment checks.
For further information about the school, please visit the school website at: https://brynmill-primary-school1.j2bloggy.com/
The application form should be returned to the Clerk to Governors, Kim Morgans. Email: [email protected]
Your supporting letter of application should be no longer than 2,000 words.
Brynmill Primary School - Deputy Headteacher - Job description ( PDF, 237 KB )
Brynmill Primary School - Deputy Headteacher - Person Specification ( PDF, 128 KB )
Application form - headteacher/deputy headteacher ( Word doc, 171 KB )
Please note, as part of the process, shortlisted candidates will be expected to undertake a lesson observation and a formal interview.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We would encourage you to undertake a visit to our school, so that you can see for yourself what the school has to offer. A tour of the school for prospective applicants is arranged for Monday 23 February 2026 at 4 pm. Please email the school's Clerk to Governors, Kim Morgans, to confirm your attendance at the tour.
Email: [email protected]
School tour date: 23 February 2026 at 4 pm
Closing date: 4 March 2026 at 12 pm
Teaching observation week: to be arranged for week commencing 16 March 2026
Formal interviews: 27 March 2026
Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at: https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding
Brynmill Primary School is a large, inclusive English-medium primary school in Swansea, serving pupils from Nursery to Year 6. Situated close to Swansea University and Singleton Hospital, we serve a richly diverse community, with many families joining us due to study, work, or international relocation.
Our ethos, "Being Different, Belonging Together," underpins everything we do. As a recognised School of Sanctuary, we are proud to provide a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment where every child and family feels valued, respected and supported.
Our curriculum is rooted in Curriculum for Wales and delivered through the six Areas of Learning and Experience. Teaching and learning at Brynmill are purposeful, inclusive and driven by pupil voice, with strong consideration given to literacy, numeracy and digital competence across the curriculum. Pastoral care is a recognised strength of the school, supported by strong systems and close partnership with families, local services and the wider community.
Our school benefits from our proximity to parks and the beach, and our strong commitment to sustainability, including Eco initiatives and community-linked projects.
Staff are deeply committed to our pupils, and we have a dedicated Governing Body who support the school exceptionally well.
The Role
Brynmill Governing Body are seeking to appoint a permanent Deputy Headteacher to work in close partnership with the Headteacher and senior leadership team.
This is a key strategic role, offering the opportunity to shape teaching, learning and whole-school improvement within a diverse and vibrant school community. The Deputy Headteacher will be a highly visible leader, providing clarity, consistency and professional challenge, while contributing positively to the culture, wellbeing and values of the school.
The successful candidate will be trusted to lead significant aspects of whole-school leadership and to deputise in the Headteacher's absence.
The successful candidate will:
- Provide strategic leadership for teaching, learning and curriculum coherence, ensuring high expectations and strong outcomes for all learners
- Lead robust quality assurance and self-evaluation, using evidence to celebrate strengths and drive continuous improvement
- Support and challenge staff through effective professional learning, coaching and development, contributing to a reflective and aspirational community culture
- Contribute to inclusive leadership, ensuring that wellbeing, equity, safeguarding and support for learners with additional learning needs are embedded consistently across school life
- Work in genuine partnership with the Headteacher, sharing leadership responsibility and contributing to whole-school decision-making
- Demonstrate the judgement, credibility and leadership presence to deputise when required.
We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who:
- Is a strong, energetic and innovative senior leader with experience of whole-school leadership, and a clear understanding of the demands of a deputy headship
- Is an excellent and enthusiastic teacher committed to meeting the needs of all learners
- Has a proven impact on raising standards and improving practice, while remaining child-centred and values-driven
- Brings at least one area of leadership strength, while demonstrating the capacity and willingness to learn and grow into others.
- Leads with integrity, empathy and professionalism, while holding high expectations for staff and pupils
- is committed to the vision for an anti-racist Wales, promoting diversity and equity, and believing deeply that all children can succeed
- Is committed to further developing pupil voice, rights respecting schools and restorative practice
- Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, building trust with staff, pupils, families and external partners
- Can use robust data systems to understand and improve pupil progress, including the effective interpretation of assessment information for learners with English as an Additional Language (EAL)
We can offer:
- Enthusiastic, engaged pupils who are proud of their school
- A dedicated, reflective and supportive staff team
- A strong inclusive ethos, rooted in belonging and community
- Supportive governors with high aspirations for the school
- Opportunities for professional growth within a forward-thinking leadership team
Brynmill Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all relevant pre-employment checks.
For further information about the school, please visit the school website at: https://brynmill-primary-school1.j2bloggy.com/
The application form should be returned to the Clerk to Governors, Kim Morgans. Email: [email protected]
Your supporting letter of application should be no longer than 2,000 words.
Brynmill Primary School - Deputy Headteacher - Job description ( PDF, 237 KB )
Brynmill Primary School - Deputy Headteacher - Person Specification ( PDF, 128 KB )
Application form - headteacher/deputy headteacher ( Word doc, 171 KB )
Please note, as part of the process, shortlisted candidates will be expected to undertake a lesson observation and a formal interview.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We would encourage you to undertake a visit to our school, so that you can see for yourself what the school has to offer. A tour of the school for prospective applicants is arranged for Monday 23 February 2026 at 4 pm. Please email the school's Clerk to Governors, Kim Morgans, to confirm your attendance at the tour.
Email: [email protected]
School tour date: 23 February 2026 at 4 pm
Closing date: 4 March 2026 at 12 pm
Teaching observation week: to be arranged for week commencing 16 March 2026
Formal interviews: 27 March 2026
Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at: https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding