Head of School - Secondary Ebbw Fawr 3-16 Learning Community

The Governors of this successful All-Through School seek to appoint a highly skilled and motivated Head of School Secondary. The successful candidate will have the experience and vision to support and lead the Secondary Phase in it’s next stage of growth. They will have the ability and empathy to work collaboratively with a committed and dedicated staff to ensure that each pupil reaches their potential. They will also take a lead role in implementing the new curriculum at Ebbw Fawr.

No prior experience of All-Through organisations is necessary however a willingness to work collaboratively and innovatively across our 3-16 school is paramount.

Please ensure you provide a thoroughly completed application with reference to the person specification. You may submit a supporting covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4, attached to your online application. Please outline your experience to date, your personal educational philosophy and your vision for the post.

PLEASE SEE ATTACHED APPLICATION PACK FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

School Visits

You are very welcome to visit the school, please contact Mrs Jacqui Meredith at jmeredith@ebbwfawr.co.uk to make arrangements.

Closing Date:            Thursday 24th April 2025, 00:00 Midnight

Shortlisting:              Tuesday 29th April 2025

Interviews:                 Monday 12th May 2025 and Tuesday 13th May 2025

We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide appropriate documents such as your full birth certificate / passport / work permit in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants.

This post requires a registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) under the category of School Teacher and registration will need to be in place prior to commencement in the role. Information on how to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) can be found on the following website http://www.ewc.wales/ or by telephoning 02920 460099.

Safeguarding Recruitment Statement

Ebbw Fawr Learning Community is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment, therefore thorough pre -employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The post holder will be required to complete an application for an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Records including Child Barred list.