Meadowbank School is a special school in Cardiff supporting 114 pupils with a wide range of complex learning needs.
Since opening in 1976, and expanding its provision in 2018, the school has grown significantly, including the addition of a new purpose-built facility in 2024.
Our ethos is captured in our motto: Belong, Inspire, Flourish.
We are proud of our nurturing culture, strong safeguarding, skilled staff team and close partnerships with families and professionals.
The Role
We are seeking an exceptional, compassionate and values-driven Headteacher to lead Meadowbank in its onward journey.
You will provide both strategic leadership and day-to-day direction, ensuring a safe, inclusive and enabling environment for all learners.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading vision, culture and school improvement in line with the Curriculum for Wales
- Ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding, wellbeing and care
- Championing high-quality ALN practice and inclusive pedagogy
- Inspiring, developing and supporting a committed staff team
- Building a collaborative partnership with governors, families, the local authority and stakeholders
- Ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory and financial responsibilities
- Leading sustainable improvement aligned with Estyn expectations
This is a visible, hands-on leadership role requiring empathy, resilience and compassion.
The Person
We are looking for a leader who:
- Has substantial experience in ALN education, including complex needs
- Demonstrates strong moral purpose, emotional intelligence and inclusivity
- Balances strategic leadership with operational oversight
- Has a proven track record of improving outcomes for vulnerable learners
- Is committed to driving continuous improvement in teaching and learning
- Builds trusted relationships with staff, pupils, families, governors and stakeholders
- Leads with clarity, warmth and resilience
Above all, you will share our belief that every child deserves compassion, understanding and individualised care.
What We Offer
- A caring, professional and supportive school community
- A skilled and dedicated staff team and established senior leadership team
- An engaged, supportive and developing Governing Body
- A rewarding opportunity to lead a school where you can make a lasting difference
If you are a committed and inspiring leader ready to shape the future of a thriving special school, we would love to hear from you.
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