Job number
SCH00311
Salary range
£62,612.00 - £69,088.00
Contract Type
Permanent
Work hours
32.5 Hours per Week
The Governing Body of Usk Church in Wales Primary School is seeking to appoint an
outstanding, positive and inspirational Deputy Headteacher to join our successful, caring and ambitious school from January 2027.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly effective leader to work in
close partnership with the Headteacher, staff, governors, parents and the wider community to continue to build on the school's many strengths and shape the next stage of its development.
The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with a proven track
record of leadership and school improvement. They will share our commitment to ensuring that every child flourishes academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually within our inclusive Church in Wales school community.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Deputy Headteacher will make a
significant contribution to the strategic leadership of the school, supporting the development of a clear vision for excellence in teaching and learning, pupil wellbeing,
Christian distinctiveness and continuous school improvement. The successful candidate will be required to undertake the professional responsibilities of a Deputy Headteacher as specified in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document and deputise for the
Headteacher as required.
We are looking for a leader who:
- Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all learners.
- Has successful leadership experience and a proven ability to improve outcomes for
children.
- Has a strong understanding of Curriculum for Wales and effective pedagogy.
- Is committed to inclusion and ensuring all learners, including those with Additional
Learning Needs, achieve their full potential.
- Can inspire, motivate and develop staff through collaborative leadership.
- Will actively promote and support the Christian vision, values and distinctiveness of
our Church in Wales school.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and can build strong
partnerships with pupils, staff, families, governors, the church and the wider
community.
- Is committed to their own professional learning and the development of others.
The Deputy Headteacher job description is based upon the Professional Standards for
Teaching and Leadership in Wales and reflects the expectations of leadership within a
Church in Wales school. Christian values and ethos are an integral part of all aspects of
school life and the successful candidate will be expected to actively contribute to and
support the school's distinctive Christian character.
SALARY - IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Salary would be pro rata if not working full time hours or 52 weeks per year.
i.e. 37 hours per week / 32.5 per week for School Teachers
Temporary End Date (if applicable):
Location: Usk Church In Wales Primary School, NP15 1SE, United Kingdom. This may change in the future if the service location needs to relocate. Relocation or disturbance expenses will not be paid if this happens.
Term Time Only – Weeks per Year (if applicable):
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check:
Appointment to this post is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to the following DBS check: Enhanced with Children Barred List Check
Welsh Language Assessment: Welsh language skills are desirable
Recruitment Contact: Should you require any further information regarding this post, please contact: OLIVER BECKETT / [email protected]
