12-07-2025
Wrexham: Headteacher to retire from Ysgol Bryn Tabor
Kevin Williams, headteacher of Ysgol Bryn Tabor in Coedpoeth, is stepping down this week as he waves a bittersweet and heartfelt goodbye to education. His official last day will be August 31.
Originally from Rhos, he studied at the Welsh College of Music and Drama with early dreams and aspirations of becoming an actor.
This brief but thoroughly enjoyable acting career even included playing a teacher on S4C's Pobl y Cwm, as well as Theatre in Education at Theatr Clwyd in Mold.
After completing a PGCE in 1992, Mr Williams taught in South Wales at Bedwas Junior School for five-years before relocating back to North Wales and teaching at Ysgol Y Llys in Prestatyn for three-years.
It was after only a few years at Ysgol Bodhyfryd in Wrexham that Mr Williams was appointed headteacher of Ysgol Rhewal, near Ruthin, for four-years.
In 2007, he proudly became headteacher at Ysgol Bryn Tabor where he has remained ever since.
"There are many things I enjoy about the job", Mr Williams said.
"Each day is different and it's hard to predict what will happen next. No day is boring.
"I'm lucky to work with some great staff and I've found this at every school I've worked at. It's so good to have supportive colleagues around me. I really enjoy seeing the pupils each day and it's lovely to see their enjoyment and curiosity about the things they learn.
"The children at Bryn Tabor are great and I'm now at the age where some of my former pupils are returning as parents. I'll certainly miss the staff and pupils when I retire."
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Throughout his career, Mr Williams has been no stranger to learning a few important lessons himself.
He says the biggest one has been to remain positive, and to not rush making decisions.
"If possible, speak to other people and seek advice before making up your mind", he said. "Especially when important matters are being discussed."
As for the highlights, there have been too many to recall.
Mr Williams said: "I really enjoy it when the pupils do well in sports or creative activities. Our hip hop and disco dancing team won at the National Urdd Eisteddfod in 2011 and it was brilliant when our athletics team won the Flintshire and Wrexham Urdd inter county competition.
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"I've always been competitive and still enjoy our end of year rounders match between the staff and year six. We're on a 17 year winning streak so I'm hoping to go out on a high."
Most of all, it's the staff and pupils who have made the job enjoyable, and Mr Williams will be greatly missed by all he has worked with over the past 18-years.
He adds: "I'd like to thank all of the staff and students that I've had the pleasure of working with. I'm fortunate to have so many happy memories to look back on."
We'd like to wish Kevin a very happy retirement.
