About The Company
Craig-Y-Parc and Floret View is more than just a school – they are a wonderfully warm and vibrant community where children and young adults come to learn, have fun, and get the most out of life.
We are committed to providing and sustaining excellent multi-disciplinary holistic teaching and learning experiences for all pupils, supported by a positive, caring, and vibrant working environment for staff. We encourage and enable our students to take on new and exciting challenges with the support of our skilled team.
CYP is part of Salutem Care and education and at Salutem, we recognise the value and wisdom that come from all stages of life. Join our team to be a part of a community that truly appreciates the richness of age diversity
About The Role
Location: Craig Y Parc School, Cardiff
Hours: 37.5 Per week
Salary £57,304 - £63,290 Per Annum
Job Responsibilities:
- Take responsibility for overall curriculum management, working with the SLT to meet targets and ensure data accuracy
- Lead and manage the school’s day-to-day operations, being accountable against established KPIs
- Lead curriculum development, embracing change management positively to leverage new opportunities
- Provide strategic leadership in promoting growth and responding to government education initiatives and policies
- Prepare all necessary operational plans, liaising both internally and externally
- Ensure curriculum remains financially viable and academically successful, meeting learner needs
- Continuously improve standards of curriculum delivery and student achievement
- Develop and embed internal quality assurance systems aligned with whole-school quality standards
- Provide clear leadership and effective staff management, including recruitment, training, and development
- Deliver individual staff supervision, annual appraisals, and team meetings
- Offer performance feedback and support continuous team improvement
- Line manage a team of approximately 40 staff members
- Ensure curriculum delivery incorporates current and relevant Information & Learning Technology (ILT) practices
- Align curriculum with Estyn requirements and educational best practices
- Communicate the curriculum’s purpose and direction with enthusiasm to both internal and external audiences
- Actively promote equality and diversity throughout the curriculum
- Ensure compliance with all policies, particularly those promoting equality of opportunity
- Engage in and promote Performance Management and Professional Development activities
- Conduct sickness interviews, appraisals, and staff supervision meetings
- Undertake duties as required, appropriate to the grade and level of responsibility
- Support colleagues within and beyond the direct team where appropriate
- Uphold organisational policies and legal obligations related to equality, diversity, and fairness
- Maintain personal and collective health and safety in line with policy and training
- Engage in relevant CPD and training activities
- Promote and protect the organisation’s image when interacting with external agencies and visitors
- Respect and maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information regarding students, staff, and others
- Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed, and report concerns or incidents promptly
Knowledge, Skills and Competency
Personal Qualifications
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) related to school leadership and curriculum development
Knowledge
- Command credibility through the effective discharge of duties and use of subject expertise to influence others
- Apply and adapt good practices across different subjects and areas
- Make effective use of subject-specific resources
- Ensure pupils are well prepared for tests and examinations
- Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge and understanding of:
- Educational issues related to specialist subject areas
- National policies, legal frameworks, curriculum developments, and assessment strategies
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding practices
- Promote equality and inclusive teaching and learning practices
Skills
- Strong commitment to raising standards
- High expectations of self and others
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships, including with parents
- Ability to remain positive and enthusiastic under pressure
- Effective communication skills
- Empathy and sensitivity toward children
Experience
- Successful implementation of strategies to raise achievement and deliver excellence for students
- High-quality curriculum development to enhance participation and academic progress
- Effective organisation and management of departmental documents, data analysis plans, target setting, and ongoing monitoring, evaluation, and review processes
