Headteacher

We are keen to ensure that the school continues to thrive and embrace the opportunities of the future. We wish to appoint an experienced individual with excellent leadership and management qualities who will:

• Promote high standards of attainment for all


• Encourage and support pupils in becoming independent learners


• Inspire and promote staff development in innovative teaching and learning


• Encourage parental and community involvement within the school.
  
  A clear vision for the future development of this well-established community-focused school


• An understanding of and a strong commitment to the development of effective learning practices throughout the whole School


• Strong communication, inter-personal, management and organizational skills


• An understanding of the importance of each pupil's individual development in order to achieve their full potential


• A sound knowledge of and interest in current educational developments and practices


• A commitment to on-going professional development and team building


• A strong commitment to enhance the links with the Governors, the local community, other schools within the region and nationally and the Urdd.
  
  NOTE: This is an advertisement for a Headteacher at Plascrug Primary School for which verbal and written fluency in both Welsh and English is essential.


About

Due to the retirement of our current Headteacher, the governors of Plascrug are seeking to appoint a dedicated and inspirational successor for this popular community primary school. We pride ourselves on our close relationships with the local and wider community, as well as established and successful international links.

Plascrug is a large, highly successful bilingual primary school, with a significant number of pupils who have English as an Additional Language on roll. Estyn reported in their last inspection that,

"Ysgol Plascrug is a happy, caring, and diverse community where all pupils are valued equally and nearly all make excellent progress. Pupils show outstanding sensitivity and respect towards their peers and describe their school as an exciting and welcoming place that has a happy, family feeling"