Post No. POSN001582 - Assistant Head of Education (Engagement & Learning)
Soulbury Spot Point 23 (£73, 609).
Reporting to the Chief Education Officer for Newport City Council, this important role is an opportunity to make an impact on the outcome for learners across an ambitious city which continues to evolve.
This position is a diverse, demanding and rewarding leadership role. You will be a strong leader with professional credibility and significant experience working in one or more statutory education phases (age 3-11/11-16).
Candidates must have worked across a local authority or region in a leadership role or had successful Headteacher experience in the last year. You will be responsible for setting and achieving successful outcomes with 57 schools across the city linked to pupil attendance, vulnerable groups, learner wellbeing and the prevention of NEETs. Previous experience of influencing and impacting a range of educational settings is essential.
Potential applicants may contact the Chief Education Officer, Sarah Morgan for an informal discussion on the position, please email,
[email protected], and appropriate arrangements will be made.
Closing date: Midnight, June17th, 2026
Shortlisting date: June 18th, 2026
Interview date: June 22nd, 2026
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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
