Executive Headteacher (Radnor Valley and Gladestry Schools)

Powys
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included, please ensure that you meet ALL of the essential criteria before making an application. Please ensure that you complete ALL sections, your application may not be considered otherwise. Powys County Council welcomes applications in either Welsh or English, an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. To change the language please click on the Cymraeg icon on the top right hand corner of the screen.Job detailsJob details Job reference SGA0045A Date posted 12/06/2025 Application closing date 11/09/2025 Location South/ Mid Powys Salary L6-L12 Package 32.5 hours, Permanent Contractual hours 32.5 Basis Blank Job category/type Schools - Teaching AttachmentsExecutive Headteacher (Radnor Valley and Gladestry Schools) Job descriptionRADNOR VALLEY CP SCHOOL/YSGOL DYFFRYN MAESYFEDNew Radnor, Presteigne, Powys. LD8 2SSTelephone: 01544 350203Email:GLADESTRY CHURCH IN WALES/YSGOL GYNRADD LLANFAIR LLYTHYNWGGladestry, Kington, Herefordshire. HR5 3NRTelephone: 01544 370207Email:APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE HEADTEACHER or ACTING HEADTEACHERRADNOR VALLEY AND GLADESTRY CHURCH IN WALES SCHOOLFull-time permanent post – required for 1st January 2026Salary L6-L12NOR : Radnor Valley – 50. Gladestry - 34The successful candidate will be employed by Radnor Valley CP and shared with Gladestry Church in Wales Primary School, as outlined in the collaboration agreement. The post includes a 2 day a week teaching commitment, shared between the two schools.Are you an experienced leader passionate about driving educational excellence? Following a sustained period of stable, highly effective, successful leadership, the governors are seeking to appoint an exceptional Executive Headteacher to lead and inspire two thriving village schools, each with its unique character and close-knit rural community.As Executive Headteacher, you will build on the excellent provision already in place and continue to inspire both schools toward greater achievements. Your leadership will nurture a strong, inclusive culture of learning, personal growth, and well-being, ensuring all learners reach their full potential.The successful candidate must hold the NPQH qualification or be currently enrolled in the NPQH program, for the position of acting headteacher.A successful applicant will find:

Two popular, successful, forward-looking and attractive schools set in beautiful countryside
Schools with a track record of sustaining a high level of learner outcomes, that demonstrates resilience at all levels and is meeting the challenge to move forward and sustain excellence.
Creative schools, innovative in their development towards the Curriculum for Wales
Happy schools, where the children are well behaved, hard working and motivated to do their best.
A consistent outstanding record of academic achievement and care for pupils’ wellbeing
A highly motivated team of excellent teachers, supported by dedicated teaching assistants.
Two well-managed schools with excellent classrooms and facilities.
Supportive governors, parents and community and an active Parent and Friends Association.

Applicants will need to demonstrate:

Proven strategic leadership skills that motivate staff and pupils to reach their full potential.
An understanding of the Christian values of the Church in Wales.
Excellent teaching skills, ensuring high standards and consistency of quality educational provision.
The capacity to identify and develop appropriate professional development for all staff
That they have high expectations of both pupils and staff.
An ability to take a key role in leading and developing the collaboration between the two schools.
The capacity to foster and develop close partnerships between schools, pupils, staff, governors and parents.
Experience of financial management.

We would encourage all applicants to visit the schools prior to application.If you require any further information, or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact:Closing date: Thursday 11th September 2025Shortlisting to be held on Friday 12th September 2025Interviews to be held on Tuesday 23rd and 24th September 2025This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS CheckJob title Executive Headteacher (Radnor Valley and Gladestry Schools) Job reference SGA0045A Date posted 12/06/2025 Application closing date 11/09/2025 Location South/ Mid Powys Salary L6-L12 Package 32.5 hours, Permanent Contractual hours 32.5 Basis Blank Job category/type Schools - Teaching Attachments Job descriptionRADNOR VALLEY CP SCHOOL/YSGOL DYFFRYN MAESYFEDNew Radnor, Presteigne, Powys. LD8 2SSTelephone: 01544 350203Email:GLADESTRY CHURCH IN WALES/YSGOL GYNRADD LLANFAIR LLYTHYNWGGladestry, Kington, Herefordshire. HR5 3NRTelephone: 01544 370207Email:APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTIVE HEADTEACHER or ACTING HEADTEACHERRADNOR VALLEY AND GLADESTRY CHURCH IN WALES SCHOOLFull-time permanent post – required for 1st January 2026Salary L6-L12NOR : Radnor Valley – 50. Gladestry - 34The successful candidate will be employed by Radnor Valley CP and shared with Gladestry Church in Wales Primary School, as outlined in the collaboration agreement. The post includes a 2 day a week teaching commitment, shared between the two schools.Are you an experienced leader passionate about driving educational excellence? Following a sustained period of stable, highly effective, successful leadership, the governors are seeking to appoint an exceptional Executive Headteacher to lead and inspire two thriving village schools, each with its unique character and close-knit rural community.As Executive Headteacher, you will build on the excellent provision already in place and continue to inspire both schools toward greater achievements. Your leadership will nurture a strong, inclusive culture of learning, personal growth, and well-being, ensuring all learners reach their full potential.The successful candidate must hold the NPQH qualification or be currently enrolled in the NPQH program, for the position of acting headteacher.A successful applicant will find:

Two popular, successful, forward-looking and attractive schools set in beautiful countryside
Schools with a track record of sustaining a high level of learner outcomes, that demonstrates resilience at all levels and is meeting the challenge to move forward and sustain excellence.
Creative schools, innovative in their development towards the Curriculum for Wales
Happy schools, where the children are well behaved, hard working and motivated to do their best.
A consistent outstanding record of academic achievement and care for pupils’ wellbeing
A highly motivated team of excellent teachers, supported by dedicated teaching assistants.
Two well-managed schools with excellent classrooms and facilities.
Supportive governors, parents and community and an active Parent and Friends Association.

Applicants will need to demonstrate:

Proven strategic leadership skills that motivate staff and pupils to reach their full potential.
An understanding of the Christian values of the Church in Wales.
Excellent teaching skills, ensuring high standards and consistency of quality educational provision.
The capacity to identify and develop appropriate professional development for all staff
That they have high expectations of both pupils and staff.
An ability to take a key role in leading and developing the collaboration between the two schools.
The capacity to foster and develop close partnerships between schools, pupils, staff, governors and parents.
Experience of financial management.

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