New acting head appointed to Bro Caereinion

A senior education officer from Powys County Council has been appointed as the acting headteacher of Ysgol Bro Caereinion, bringing a wealth of experience and leadership to the role.

With the current headteacher and a deputy head set to leave this summer, Anwen Orrells has been appointed as Acting Headteacher following an extensive recruitment process overseen by the school’s governing body.

Mrs Orrells is a fluent Welsh speaker with over 30 years’ experience in education, including more than 16 years in educational leadership, curriculum design, and school improvement. She is currently Head of School Improvement and Learning at Powys County Council and Strategic Lead for the Mid Wales Education Partnership.

Her previous roles include Service Manager for the Education Support Service and Secondary School Challenge Adviser with the council as well as senior leadership positions at Caereinion High School and as a teacher at Builth Wells High School.

Myfanwy Alexander, Ysgol Bro Caereinion’s Chair of Governors, said: “I’m delighted to announce that we have offered the post of Acting Headteacher to Mrs Anwen Orrells and she has accepted.

“A familiar face to many in the school community, Mrs Orrells combines strategic knowledge, leadership skills and unrivalled talents as a teacher. The Governing Body has the utmost faith in her and we are certain that she is the headteacher replete with experience and vision who can lead the school to an exciting and successful future.”

Commenting on her appointment, Mrs Orrells said: “I am delighted to begin my role as Headteacher and to work in close partnership with pupils, staff, parents, and governors.

“Together, we will build on the school’s many strengths to ensure every learner has the opportunity to thrive. I am committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and ambitious learning environment for all, as we continue our journey along the language continuum towards becoming a truly bilingual school.”

Cllr Pete Roberts, Powys County Council’s Cabinet Member for a Learning Powys, said: “Anwen brings a wealth of experience and a strong track record in educational leadership to her new role as Acting Headteacher of Ysgol Bro Caereinion.

“Her deep understanding of the local education landscape will be a valuable asset to the school community.

“I’m excited to continue working alongside Anwen and the entire Ysgol Bro Caereinion community as we strive to improve educational outcomes for all learners. Together, we are committed to advancing the school’s journey along the language continuum and fulfilling the goals set out in our Welsh in Education Strategic Plan.”