The Federated Schools of the Upper Afan Valley
“Working together, learning together, succeeding together”
“cyd-weithio,cyd-ddysgu,cyd-lwyddo”
Vacancy:
Secondment as Acting Headteacher of the Federated Schools of the Upper Afan Valley:
Salary scale: L26 – 31
Start date: 1st Sept 2017
The Governors are seeking to appoint a dedicated, motivated and inspirational Acting Head
Teacher, following the retirement of the current post holder. The secondment will be for
one year in the first instance with the possibility of it being extended.
The UAVF comprises five schools Cymer Afan Comprehensive, Pen Afan Primary, Cymer Afan
Primary, Croeserw Primary and Glyncorrwg Primary. The geography of the UAF facilitates
the development of a federated structure with the secondary school centrally located in the
heart of the valley, and the four primaries dispersed around the valley in the villages of
Cymer, Blaengwynfi, Croeserw and Glyncorrwg. The secondary school and its four partner
primary schools work closely together to share resources and expertise, and implement a
common curriculum strategy that provides continuity of learning across the primary and
secondary phases of education for pupils from the age of 3 – 16.
The area served by the school is mainly rural and approximately 40.3% of pupils are eligible
for free school meals, significantly higher than the Welsh average of 17.5%. Around 83% of
pupils live in the 20% most deprived areas of Wales. The intake of pupils spans the full range
of ability and 39% of these have additional learning needs, which is well above the Welsh
average.
We will be delighted to welcome prospective applicants for an informal visit; please contact
Mrs Louise Jones (Acting School’s Business Manager) to make an appointment.
Further information about our school is available on our website.
https://www.npted.org/schools/cymerafan/Pages/home.aspx
If you are interested and excited about the opportunities that a federated approach can
bring to realising the true potential of children and young people in the Upper Afan Valley,
then please send completed letters of interest to Mrs Louise Jones, Acting School Business
Manager at [email protected] or telephone her on 01638 850237.
The seconded post offers an opportunity for a well-qualified, highly motivated and
committed professional with considerable leadership experience to lead across the phases
and sustain the achievements and developments of the federation. If you wish to be
considered as a potential candidate for this position, please write a letter expressing your
interest in the post and provide more detailed information about the experiences, skills,
qualifications and attributes that make you a suitable candidate. Expressions of interest are
invited from current senior leaders from both the primary and secondary sectors. It is not
an essential requirement to hold the NPQH qualification.
Closing date: 12:00 pm Friday 26th May 2017
Shortlisting date: Friday 2nd June 2017
Interviews: Wednesday 7th June 2017