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Assistant Headteacher – Greenhill Special School
The Governors of Greenhill Special School are seeking to appoint a talented Assistant Headteacher to work alongside the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher, leading a dedicated team of staff committed to maintaining and building on the school’s strengths.
About Greenhill Special School
Greenhill Special School is a successful, highly regarded special school located in Rhiwbina, Cardiff, with additional sites in Ely, Llanishen, and Llanrumney. The school has 150 pupils on roll and operates under a trauma-informed ethos with high expectations for every pupil.
Our Key Values include:
- A friendly, nurturing environment
- Staff trained as trauma-informed practitioners (mandatory for this role)
About the Role
We are seeking an Assistant Headteacher with:
- Widespread exceptional teaching expertise
- A shared commitment to collaborative education through a partnership between pupils, staff, and parents
- An unwavering embrace of pupil and staff welfare as a central principle
- Proven senior leadership experience with measurable impact at the whole school level
- Creativity and innovation in school development
- Deep expertise in curriculum design and reform
- Strong engagement with governors, parents, and the wider community
- A passionate commitment to upholding the school’s ethos of ‘Nurture Inspire Achieve’
- Passion for the Curriculum for Wales and Welsh culture
- ** Speaking Welsh is highly desirable**
- Experience in sharing best practice with other schools
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What We Offer
- An established, trauma-informed, and dedicated staff team
- A supportive and dynamic senior leadership team
- A prominent and engaged governing body
- A caring, encouraging ethos where wellbeing is prioritised
Key Requirements
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check mandatory for this appointment
- All School Learning Support Workers must be EWC registered
Commitment to Equality & Diversity
We value diverse backgrounds and actively encourage applications from:
- Individuals under 25
- Those not currently in employment, education, or training (NEET)
- Individuals from underrepresented communities, including those:
- Disabled
- Carers
- BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) communities
- LGBT+ individuals
- Welsh language speakers
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Note: The ability to communicate in Welsh remains highly desirable.
Safeguarding & Application Process
- Safeguarding and child protection are priorities for Cardiff County Borough Council.
- Pre-employment checks concurred for all roles.
Application Deadline & Process
Apply by completing the form and submitting it by email to Shane Mock (Headteacher) at: shane.mock@cardiff.gov.uk
- Closing date: Monday, 13 July 2026 at 11:00 am
- Interviews: Tuesday, 14 July 2026
- Candidates will be notified following the selection process.
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Cardiff County Borough Council is committed to protecting vulnerable individuals whilst ensuring inclusive and equal opportunities for all applicants.
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