Vacancy Details

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Ysgol Min y Ddôl

Plas Kynaston Lane, Cefn Mawr, Wrexham LL14 3PY

Tel / Ffon: 01978 820903

e-mail: headteacher@minyddol-pri.wrexham.sch.uk

Headteacher / Pennaeth: Mrs Claire Rayner

Chair of Governors: Mrs Laura Davies

 Headteacher – Ysgol Min y Ddol

Total Number on Roll: 133 pupils

To start - January 2026 or as soon as possible.

Leadership Scale L9 – L15

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint a serving Headteachers or experienced practitioners holding a NPQH qualification to apply for the role of Headteacher.

Ysgol Min y Ddol is an inclusive and successful school where pupils thrive and become the best versions of themselves. We provide a safe and happy environment for our pupils and place their wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. The school is a Welsh medium and provides for pupils from Cefn Mawr and the surrounding area. Pupils are highly motivated, and the school has a dedicated andcaring team of staff who work closely with a committed and active governing body. Outdoor learning is a central part of our learning environment at Ysgol Min y Ddol and we are very fortunate to have a wonderful forest school and large outdoor provisions in which our pupils can learn.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a visionary Headteacher with excellent leadership skills with the commitment and drive to maintain, develop and inspire high standards and 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.
• continue to build on the strengths of our school.
• develop each child’s full potential in all aspects of school life.
• model and inspire excellent classroom practice across the school and maintain a strong passion for teaching and learning.
• Build strong partnerships with families and the wider community.
• Uphold and develop our inclusive and nurturing ethos.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Come and experience for yourself the special atmosphere that makes Ysgol Min y Ddol such a unique place to lead. 

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.

To apply: download and complete the PDF application form available on the webpage www.wrexham.gov.uk/jobs or email hrservicecentre@wrexham.gov.uk

PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS DIRECTLY T0 MRS LAURA DAVIES, CHAIR OF GOVERNORS via email – DaviesL2654@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: Noon Friday 10^th October 2025

INTERVIEW PROCESS COMMENCING: W/C 20^th October 2025

INTERVIEWS: 22^nd October 2025