Headteacher

Ysgol Gymraeg Rhyd y Grug is situated in the village of Aberfan in Merthyr Tydfil local authority. The school serves the children of Aberfan and several nearby villages. Welsh is the main medium of the school's life and work, and English is introduced as a subject from Year 3.

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Strategic and visible leader who builds effective relationships with all stakeholders, including pupils, parents and school team.
• Central commitment to the wellbeing of all members of the school community.
• Strategic thinker with a clear vision for the continued success of the school community and a proven track record of delivering excellence.
• Commitment to the ongoing development of Rhyd Y Grug as a Welsh medium community school.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, enabling effective partnerships with children, staff, parents, governors, outside agencies and the wider community.
• Approachable, supportive and passionate about the success of staff and pupils, sharing our values.
• Forward thinking, creative and inspirational leader who uses evidence informed practice to ensure the curriculum and learning offer are based on a vision of excellence for all.
• Leads and further develops the Welsh language and culture across the school, local community and County Borough.

Benefits and Opportunities

• A school that is happy, welcoming, raises aspirations and is ambitious for continued success.
• Dedicated, hardworking, caring staff who go the extra mile for students.
• Pupils who feel a real sense of belonging, who are respectful, eager to learn, creative and able to express themselves.
• A governing body that is committed to self improvement, supports and challenges everyone to fulfil their potential.
• An environment that is safe, positive, welcoming and promotes the celebration of success.
• Parents and carers who are supportive, involved and engaged in their children's learning.
• An inclusive, diverse community that supports the school and cares about its future.
• An exciting opportunity to shape and develop the first Welsh medium Learning Resource Base, community facilities and a school based Cylch Meithrin.

Ability to speak Welsh is essential.

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Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.

We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an employer of choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.