Headteacher

Cardiff West Community High School; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 102,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Cardiff is seeking a dynamic and inspirational Headteacher to lead and improve the educational experience of its diverse student population. The successful candidate will focus on collaboration, engage with the local community, and inspire staff and learners alike, aiming to provide innovative pathways and high-quality learning. This is a permanent position with a salary range of £102,299 to £118,494, starting on 1st September 2026. Applications must be submitted by 7th January 2026.

Qualifications

• Committed to collaboration and effective partnership.
• High aspirations for professional learning of all staff.
• Vision and tenacity to lead committed staff.

Responsibilities

• Build innovative learning pathways and delivery of quality learning.
• Engage local community, employers, and civic society.
• Focus on needs of a diverse school at the heart of the local community.

Job description

* Headteacher# HeadteacherEmployerLocation: Ely, CardiffContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: L28-34 (£102,299 to £118,494)Posted: 8th December 2025Start Date: 1st September 2026Expires: 7th January 2026 12:00 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: 1st September 2026Job ID: 1519214Job Reference: ED50243130Start Date: 1st September 2026* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1519214* Share :**CARDIFF WEST COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL****Number on roll: 981****Group 6****Post Title: Headteacher****Job Ref: ED50243130****Contract: Permanent****Salary Range: L28-34 (£102,299 to £118,494)****Start Date: 1st September 2026**The governors of Cardiff West Community High School are looking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational headteacher who will be committed to collaboration and effective partnership.This role involves working to build on innovative learning pathways and the delivery of a high quality and effective learning environment, in a school located in an area of high deprivation with complex needs.We have developed successful and extensive partnerships with business, the creative and cultural sectors, industry, community organisations and education providers, which have enabled our learners, their families and our staff, to access a rich range of development opportunities.You will have high aspirations for the professional learning of all staff and for the broader engagement of the local community, employers and civic society. We aim to provide appropriate and engaging vocational and academic opportunities to enable all our learners to flourish, working towards the Education Wales goal of ‘Create Your World’. Our three core values are Ambition, Resilience and Trust.You will bring high energy and focus on the needs of our diverse school by putting it at the very heart of the local community. You will have the vision and tenacity to lead our committed staff to further improve the progress learners are making towards becoming the best versions of themselves.This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).The Interview Process will take place on 11th and 12th February 2026.Closing date: 7th January 2026 at 12 noonShortlisting: 20th January 2026Interviews: 11th and 12th February 2026Appointment: following extraordinary full governing body meeting at 5pmPlease download or print off the application form and Equal Opportunity Form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.Application forms must be submitted by 12 noon on the closing date to Jacqueline Simmons.Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:• aged under 25;• not in employment, education or training;• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:New High School West of Cardiff is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### Cardiff West Community HighPart of### Cardiff LA