Post No. EDSCH01365.3 - Headteacher Newport High School
In partnership with parents and the community, the Governing Body of Newport High School is seeking a visionary and inspirational Head Teacher to lead our happy and vibrant school.
Our School values are “Equality – Commitment – Integrity”. As Head Teacher, you will be leading a dedicated and passionate team, providing professional leadership to ensure the school continues its improvement journey, to deliver high-quality education for all pupils.
Newport High School is an English-medium, community-maintained school which provides education for children aged between 11 and 18 years and are proud to serve the diverse geographical areas of Bettws, Brynglas, Crindau and Malpas. We are looking for an inspirational Head Teacher who will thrive on the opportunity of being instrumental in the leadership of Newport High School.
Newport High is part of a cluster of highly effective schools, working in partnership with the local authority to drive school improvement and transformational change. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional, inspiring and dynamic leader with significant experience of leading transformational change and a proven track record of securing measurable and sustained whole-school improvement, particularly in the area of outstanding teaching and learning. This is an exciting opportunity to build on our successes, address key challenges, and ensure that all learners continue to thrive and achieve their full potential.
The Governing Body are committed to appointing a Head Teacher who:
Aligns, demonstrates and promotes the values and dispositions of the Professional Standards for teaching and leadership in Wales.- Is an innovative leader, able to engage with curriculum reform (with our forward thinking cluster of schools) and design a curriculum to meet the needs of all learners.
- Is highly motivated with a vision that ensures the school becomes an excellent centre for education.
- Has excellent leadership and management experience, with clear evidence of leading significant change and securing measurable, sustained impact at whole-school level and beyond.
- Has significant experience of leading substantial whole-school change, with clear evidence of sustained impact on outcomes, culture and organisational effectiveness.
- Has significant experience of successful day to day management of a school and strategic planning.
- Is highly inclusive and has an excellent track record of effectively supporting all groups of vulnerable learners.
- Is forward thinking, imaginative and visionary, and able to develop an effective learning environment fit for now and in the future.
- Is an excellent team worker, who is able to inspire and work alongside other senior leaders.
- Has an excellent track record of developing leadership at all levels ensuring capacity and succession planning is central to School Development Planning.
- Has proven ability to lead, challenge and empower learners and professional colleagues through effective school self-evaluation and improvement processes, translating identified priorities into successful and sustained change.
- Has resilience, energy, flexibility and enthusiasm.
- Recognises and implements highly effective engagement with our learners parents and carers, working to achieve effective relationships.
- Will work alongside the Governing Body and local authority to ensure there is a two-way flow of open and honest communication and governance.
In return we can offer:
A strong commitment to professional learning- A school with high aspirations and a genuine opportunity to make a significant difference at pace within the school
- An opportunity to help shape the future of teaching and learning and raising standards
- A dedicated and supportive team of professional staff and governors
- A commitment to high standards of well-being for all
The Governing Body and Local Authority are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We would like the successful candidate to commence employment from the Spring Term 2027, (pending successful pre-employment recruitment checks), or as soon as possible thereafter.
To apply for this position please visit our website: www.newport.gov.uk/jobs
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification within the job advert, as outlined in the School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions (Wales) Document 2026.
Key dates:
- Closing Date for applications: Sunday 13th September 2026 at 11:59pm
- Shortlisting will take place on: Thursday 17th September 2026
- Dates for in person interviews at the School: Thursday 24th and Friday 25th September 2026 (Successful candidates following day 1, will progress to day 2)
Prospective applicants are invited to visit the School. Visits can be arranged for Friday 4th September between 10:00am and 3:00pm. Please contact Mrs Claire Riley, Head Teacher's Personal Assistant, on 01633 820103 to book a time slot.
We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide appropriate documents such as your full birth certificate/passport/work permit in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
THIS POST REQUIRES YOU TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE EWC
We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.
Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.
Our values – Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein gwerthoedd – Ein Gwerthoedd, Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd
