Actionus

South Wales

School Leadership jobs in Cardiff.

Headteachers, deputies, heads of department and school business leaders are appointed on both interim and permanent terms, often around inspection, federation or trust growth. Actionus works discreetly with schools and trusts on leadership appointments.

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Hiring in Cardiff

What the Cardiff market looks like.

Welsh services are organised into health boards rather than trusts, and Cardiff and Vale is the tertiary centre for much of South Wales. Bilingual services are valued in some settings, and the M4 corridor means Newport and Bridgend roles are routinely worked from Cardiff.

Major employers in South Wales

  • —Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
  • —Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
  • —Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
  • —Velindre University NHS Trust

Also covering

Newport · Bridgend · Pontypridd · Barry · Caerphilly · Merthyr Tydfil

Typical settings

  • Maintained schools
  • Academy trusts
  • Special schools
  • Further education colleges

Common specialities

  • Headship
  • Deputy and assistant headship
  • Head of department
  • SENCO
  • School business management

Questions

School Leadership work in Cardiff, answered.

What school leadership jobs are available in Cardiff?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent school leadership roles across Cardiff and the wider South Wales area, including maintained schools, academy trusts, special schools. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire school leaders in Cardiff?
Actionus works with education employers across Cardiff and the wider South Wales area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring school leaders.
What registration do I need to work as a school leadership professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Cardiff?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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