HEADTEACHER @ JOHNSTOWN SCHOOL

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About the vacancy
Vacancy ID:
2224
Organisation:
Schools
Number of vacancies:
1
Contract type:
Permanent Full Time
Location:
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:
L17 - £75,111
Salary To:
L23 - £87,027
Contract Hours
Full-time
Come and join our team
Johnstown School is an English medium primary school on the outskirts of Carmarthen town. The school caters for children from 4 to 11 years of age. There are 440 pupils on roll currently.
The governors wish to appoint an inspiring, forward-thinking, dedicated and dynamic practitioner to lead, challenge and continue to raise our aspirations and ensure constant excellent learning opportunities for all pupils.

We are looking for someone who has:

• A clear vision for educational excellence and is passionate about improving pupils’ achievements
• Ability to build on current strengths and further develop the potential of pupils and staff
• Ability to inspire, motivate and enthuse pupils and staff
• High expectations in terms of pupils’ progress, attainment and behaviour, ensuring that pupils’ interests and well-being are at the heart of all planning work
• Energy to maintain the rich and broad Curriculum opportunities, while incorporating the principles of the Curriculum for Wales in order to ensure very relevant learning experiences for all pupils;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, to be able to motivate and empower others.

Applicants applying for their first Headteacher appointment must hold the NPQH.

THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DBS CHECK

If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity further you are invited to visit the school and witness the warm and caring environment you will be entering into by contacting Katie Gardner, Chair of Governors Katie.Gardner@johnstown.ysgolccc.cymru or calling the school directly on 01267 236653 to arrange this.
Job Description:
19-09-01 - Headteacher Recruitment Pack - Johnstown (006570).pdf – 731KB Opens in a new window
Expected date of interview:
25 September 2025
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 3 - You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level
Closing Date:
16/09/2025, 23:55

Please refer the Job description for details