YSGOL GYMRAEG RHYD Y GRUG
HEADTEACHER (L15 – 21)
Required for January 2027
Welsh Essential
GROW-LEARN-SUCCEED
Number of pupils – 286
Ysgol Gymraeg Rhyd-y-Grug is situated in the village of Aberfan in Merthyr Tydfil local authority. The school serves the children of Aberfan in addition to a number of nearby villages. Welsh is the main medium of the school’s life and work, and English is introduced as a subject from Year 3.
We are extremely proud of our inclusive and caring nature here at Ysgol Gymraeg Rhyd-y-Grug with Estyn highlighting:
‘Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Rhyd y Grug is an inclusive community that places emphasis on pupils’ well-being in a welcoming and friendly environment. Pupils are happy coming to school and show enthusiasm towards their learning. The staff’s caring nature creates a safe haven for pupils, and they know that they can turn to anyone if they feel anxious. Pupils have great respect for each other, staff and visitors’
Closing Date: Friday, 18th September 2026
Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 23rd September 2026, and the interviews will be carried out over two days on 7th and 8th October 2026. Candidates will be informed at the end of Day 1 if they are to proceed to Day 2.
A Candidate Pack has been put together to support you when you make your application, and a tour of the school has been arranged for 16th July 2026 and 8th September 2026. If you require further information, please contact Mrs Laura Griffiths, Clerk to the Governors (
[email protected])
Applications through the medium of Welsh only due to the nature of this position.
You will be required to provide evidence of all qualifications specified as essential.
If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000 and are to be returned no later than Friday, 18th September 2026 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.
Email:
[email protected]
Ability to speak Welsh is essential.
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.
All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both. Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.
We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from all groups and backgrounds to apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. We are strongly committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace and ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, disability, sex, race, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy and maternity.
