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Encouraging and enabling our students to take on new fun and exciting challenges with the support of our skilled team.

Thank you for considering a career with us at Craig Y Parc School. We would love to have you as part of our team.

We’re part of Salutem Care and Education Group whose work family provides a range of care from schools, to day centres, to residential homes for children and adults. Just like any family, we want the very best for everyone at Salutem.

Our team is important to us, and we do as much as we can to support them. If you join you will not only be part of a fast-growing company, but you will have access to our benefits package with perks such as 24-hour online GP services for you and your family and Wagestream where every day can be a payday!

Student at Craig Y Parc School

We currently have the following opportunities:

Assistant Headteacher

  • Advertising Start Date: – 25 Aug 2026
  • Division: – Education
  • Location: – Cardiff
  • Vacancy Type: – Permanent
  • Salary Details: – 45,000 – 49,000
  • About The Company:

    We are looking for an Assistant Headteacher to join us and become part of our successful team, giving the very best support to our community every day. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an engaging and rewarding environment, supporting the learning of our young people with a range of complex needs and challenges, including PMLD and ASD pupils.

    We are committed to providing an excellent education for all learners so that we can equip them with the skills and strategies to live as independent a life as possible in the future.  At Craig y Parc you will find dedicated staff, warm and trusting relationships between adults and students, teachers who listen and make learning fun, an innovative curriculum, a tailored approach to the needs of students, positive engagement, students who go home happy, and a truly stunning learning environment.

    In this role you will gain a wealth of experience, and we can offer a solid training package to help you flourish in your role. Most of all we offer a welcoming team environment where everyone’s contribution to the community is noticed and acknowledged.

    Craig-Y-Parc School is a independent special school and part of Salutem Care and Education, who provide services across England and Wales supporting adults and children in residential and educational environments.

    Set within its own beautiful grounds near Cardiff, Craig-Y-Parc School offers extensive specialist facilities designed to create an exceptional learning environment, helping children and young people fulfil their potential. Facilities include accessible outdoor spaces, a hydrotherapy pool, and high-specification sensory areas.

    At Craig-Y-Parc School, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live a healthy, active, and fulfilling life, regardless of their background or disability. Our aim is to provide a safe and stimulating environment that enables children and young people to flourish and grow.

    Craig-Y-Parc’s provision caters for students aged 3 to 19 years of age. Many of our children have profound and multiple learning difficulties. A significant number of the children have additional sensory and physical impairments, autistic spectrum disorder and social and communication difficulties. 

    Our Floret View provision supports secondary-aged students with special educational needs, including speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and autistic spectrum conditions (ASC).

     

Learning Support Worker

  • Advertising Start Date: – 30 Mar 2026
  • Division: – Education
  • Location: – Cardiff
  • Vacancy Type: – Permanent
  • Salary Details: – £12.71 – £13.53 Per Hour
  • About The Company:

    Craig-Y-Parc 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

Learning Support Worker

  • Advertising Start Date: – 24 Jul 2026
  • Division: – Education
  • Location: – Cardiff
  • Vacancy Type: – Permanent
  • Salary Details: – £12.71ph
  • About The Company:

    Craig-Y-Parc is more than just a school – we 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

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Craig y Parc School has a team of approximately 125 staff including:

  • Qualified teachers (specialising in a range of areas)
  • Learning Support Assistants
  • Support Workers and Senior Support Workers
  • Residential Team Managers
  • Speech and language therapists (SALT)
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Physiotherapists
  • Nurses
  • Catering staff
  • Premises staff
  • Administration, Finance and HR staff
Craig Y Parc school exterior
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What makes Salutem Care & Education Different?

    Top Employer 2026 and Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces 2025

    We’re proud to be recognised by the Top Employers Institute as a Top Employer United Kingdom, reflecting our exceptional culture, care, and commitment to our people.

    In addition, we’re honoured to be named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces, and to have achieved #23 in the 2025 UK & Ireland Inspiring Workplaces Awards.

    Our Benefits

    It’s not every employer that offers benefits such as an online 24-hour GP service that also prescribes for you AND your family! No more trying to get through reception for an appointment!

    Our Training

    We develop and support colleagues for the future – we create a continuous learning and reflective practice environment that emphasises growth and continuous development.