Vacancy Details

Description

Ysgol I D Hooson        
Heol Caradog
Rhosllannerchrugog
Tel: 01978 832950
Chair of Governors: Geraint Phillips
PhillipsG91@hwbcymru.net 
Total Number on Roll: 227
HEADTEACHER
To start January 2026
Leadership L14 – L20
The Governors of Ysgol I D Hooson invite serving Headteachers or experienced practitioners holding a NPQH qualification to apply for the role of Headteacher.
We are a Welsh Medium Primary School serving the village of Rhosllannerchrugog and surrounding areas. The school also offers wrap around childcare including Flying Start provision. There are also exciting developments regarding an extension to the existing building.
The school’s main aim is to provide a happy and safe environment where each individual is appreciated and we strive for a balance between academic success and development of sound personal skills. We aim to provide the best possible education, reflecting the needs of each individual pupil enabling each one to reach his / her full potential. 
We have highly motivated pupils, dedicated staff, supportive parents and a committed and active governing body. 
The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, visionary Headteacher with excellent leadership skills with the commitment and drive to maintain high standards and high levels of achievement. The ability to communicate and teach through the medium of Welsh is essential for this post.
The successful candidate should:
•    demonstrate strong and dynamic leadership with a clear vision for Welsh-medium education.
•    show a strong commitment to promoting health and wellbeing, pupil voice and Welsh medium education.
•    model and inspire excellent classroom practice and maintain a strong passion for teaching and learning.
•    motivate and inspire all pupils and staff. 
•    possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to nurture positive relationships with all stakeholders.
•    develop each child’s full potential in all aspects of school life.
•    maintain and strengthen the links across our cluster, promoting best practice. 
•    create an environment which secures effective learning for all pupils and promotes high standards of achievement.
•    demonstrate the ability to innovate and adapt to developments in education. 
•    demonstrate strong financial management skills ensuring effective deployment of resources to ensure best value.
Pre-application visits to the school would be welcomed. For further information and to arrange an appointment for a visit please contact, the Headteacher, Rhodri Jones, by emailing Headteacher@hooson-pri.wrexham.sch.uk
The Governing Body will consider exercising its rights to appoint the successful candidate at a point in the salary range appropriate to their skills and expertise, in accordance with the STPCD.
This post is subject to Education Workforce Council Registration.
This online application facility is not yet available for school based vacancies, please complete electronically the attached PDF application form below.  
PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS DIRECTLY TO THE CHAIR OF GOVERNORS via email: PhillipsG91@hwbcymru.net
Wrexham Council welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age.
Please note that all school positions are subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)
CLOSING DATE: 16/06/2025
School based activities: 30/06/2025 and 01/07/2025
Interviews: 07/07/2025