OLDCASTLE PRIMARY SCHOOL APPOINTS NEW HEADTEACHER

The governors of Oldcastle Primary School are delighted to announce the appointment of a new Headteacher from September 2021.  

Mrs Ceri Littlewood was appointed following a recruitment process led by the school governors recruitment panel, the school challenge advisor and a representative from the local authority education department.

Mrs Littlewood has been instrumental in the success of the school having been a key member of the school team for 22 years having started as a year 5 teacher.  Ceri has been Deputy Head at the school since 2015, and has been Acting Headteacher since January 2021.

Clare Davies, Chair of Governors, “We are extremely excited to be in the fortunate position to appoint such an exceptional individual to lead our amazing school into the future. Mrs Littlewood is  an inspirational, passionate and dedicated professional and the governing body are looking forward immensely to continue working with her and the staff to continue to inspire, educate and motivate”.

Ceri Littlewood, Headteacher “I am absolutely delighted and honoured to be appointed the Headteacher of Oldcastle Primary.  To work with such an amazing set of pupils, staff, parents and governors is a real privilege. I am extremely grateful for all the support and encouragement that I have received, particularly over the last six months and I am very excited for September to be able to able to continue to spread a little more magic”

Oldcastle Primary School is located in Bridgend, South Wales and aims to inspire, motivate and educate over 450 children from the age of 3 years to 11 years.  The School has 23 teaching staff, 17 learning support officers and 4 support staff. We also cater for a number of trainee teachers and other educational professionals. We are an ambitious school where learning values underpin excellence, individuals are valued, achievements celebrated and where our pupils, staff and community are happy and safe and learn together through a lively and innovative curriculum.