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Pentre'r Graig Primary School : Head Teacher

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Headteacher - Pentre'r Graig Primary School, Swansea

Salary: Leadership Scale L13-L19

Required from: April 2027

The Governing Body of Pentre'r Graig Primary School is seeking to appoint an inspirational, committed and forward-thinking Headteacher following the retirement of our highly respected and successful current Headteacher.

Pentre'r Graig Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive and welcoming school at the heart of the Morriston community. We are proud of our strong culture of respect, wellbeing and belonging, where pupils thrive in a nurturing environment and are encouraged to develop as confident, ambitious and compassionate learners. The school serves a diverse community and has a strong reputation for inclusion, equity and celebrating the rich cultural backgrounds of its pupils. Recent inspection findings recognised the school's positive ethos, strong relationships, inclusive practice and commitment to high-quality learning experiences.

The successful candidate will have the vision, passion and leadership skills to build on the school's many strengths and lead the next stage of its development. Working closely with staff, governors, pupils, parents and the wider community, the new Headteacher will continue to promote excellence, wellbeing and high aspirations for all.

We are looking for a leader who:

• Has a proven track record of successful leadership and school improvement.
• Is passionate about ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and wellbeing for all pupils.
• Can inspire, motivate and develop staff to achieve excellence.
• Has a strong commitment to inclusion, equity and meeting the needs of all learners.
• Has the strategic vision and organisational skills to lead change effectively whilst maintaining the school's nurturing ethos.
• Values collaboration and can build productive partnerships with pupils, families, governors, the local authority and wider community.
• Has a secure understanding of Curriculum for Wales and current educational developments.

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic, polite and engaged pupils who are proud of their school.
• Dedicated, experienced and hardworking staff committed to continuous improvement.
• A supportive Governing Body committed to the success of the school.
• Strong relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.
• An inclusive school with a strong reputation for supporting pupils' wellbeing and achievement.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with local and regional partners.

Application Information

• Application form - headteacher/deputy headteacher ( Word doc, 171 KB )
• Pentre'r Graig Primary School - Head Teacher - JD ( PDF, 263 KB )
• Pentre'r Graig Primary School - Head Teacher - PS ( PDF, 248 KB )

School Visits: 2 November 2026 @ 9.30am (please email [email protected] if you would like to attend)

Closing Date: 13 November 2026

Shortlisting: 27 November 2026

Our intention is to notify shortlisted applicants during the afternoon of 27th November.

Please note that there is a short turnaround time between shortlisting and the interviews so please ensure that your referees will be available to give a reference if successful at shortlisting.

Interview Dates: 2 and 3 December 2026

Please send completed application forms to [email protected]

The Authority in line with the Corporate Safeguarding Policy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Authority expects all staff to undertake and keep up to date with mandatory safeguarding training for the both the protection of children and adults.

Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Applicants must be registered with the EWC before employment starts.

Safeguarding

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

Last modified on 01 October 2026

• Has a proven track record of successful leadership and school improvement.
• Is passionate about ensuring the highest standards of teaching, learning and wellbeing for all pupils.
• Can inspire, motivate and develop staff to achieve excellence.
• Has a strong commitment to inclusion, equity and meeting the needs of all learners.
• Has the strategic vision and organisational skills to lead change effectively whilst maintaining the school's nurturing ethos.
• Values collaboration and can build productive partnerships with pupils, families, governors, the local authority and wider community.
• Has a secure understanding of Curriculum for Wales and current educational developments.
We can offer:
• Enthusiastic, polite and engaged pupils who are proud of their school.
• Dedicated, experienced and hardworking staff committed to continuous improvement.
• A supportive Governing Body committed to the success of the school.
• Strong relationships with parents, carers and the wider community.
• An inclusive school with a strong reputation for supporting pupils' wellbeing and achievement.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with local and regional partners., Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Applicants must be registered with the EWC before employment starts.
  
  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
  
  Salary: Leadership Scale L13-L19
Required from: April 2027 The Governing Body of Pentre'r Graig Primary School is seeking to appoint an inspirational, committed and forward-thinking Headteacher following the retirement of our highly respected and successful current Headteacher. Pentre'r Graig Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive and welcoming school at the heart of the Morriston community. We are proud of our strong culture of respect, wellbeing and belonging, where pupils thrive in a nurturing environment and are encouraged to develop as confident, ambitious and compassionate learners. The school serves a diverse community and has a strong reputation for inclusion, equity and celebrating the rich cultural backgrounds of its pupils. Recent inspection findings recognised the school's positive ethos, strong relationships, inclusive practice and commitment to high-quality learning experiences. The successful candidate will have the vision, passion and leadership skills to build on the school's many strengths and lead the next stage of its development. Working closely with staff, governors, pupils, parents and the wider community, the new Headteacher will continue to promote excellence, wellbeing and high aspirations for all.