Post No. EDSCH01213 -Deputy Head Teacher - Llanwern High School
Start date 1st January 2027 or earlier
Llanwern High School are looking to recruit a second Deputy Headteacher, adding to the current
structure of one Headteacher, one Deputy Headteacher, one Senior Assistant Headteacher (DSP,
ALNCo) and 4 Assistant Headteachers.
This is a crucial time for the school in its ambition to achieve consistent high standards in key
priorities. The school has received recognition for improvement, laying the foundations for the next
stage of progression. Attendance is improving; pupil exclusions and sanctions have reduced
significantly and key curriculum and teaching strategies have been implemented to enhance the
learning experiences of all pupils. We are now seeking the right candidate to support us in achieving
the next steps; where all pupils are challenged and supported to make effective progress.
The Role
The Deputy Headteacher will:
1. Be the strategic lead for Wellbeing, Care, Support & Guidance, ensuring that:
- there is an embedded culture of safeguarding in all aspects of school life
- all pupils are nurtured and supported to grow and develop as effective learners
- the school’s approach to pupil engagement, attendance and inclusion are strategic and impact?driven
2. Set the culture for sustained improvement, ensuring that:
- self-evaluation is forensic, honest and well communicated
- improvement planning is sharp, pacey and impact-driven
- learner outcomes are improved through measurable gains in classroom practice
About You
You will be:
a team player with integrity, moral purpose and high expectations- a strong track record of using data to achieve impact and raise standards at pace
- confident in coaching and challenging leaders to strengthen practice and accountability
- an excellent communicator, credible, resilient and efficient
An opportunity to visit the school in advance of the application deadline is available on the 21st May at 9:00am.
Please contact Emily at
[email protected] if you wish to visit.
Application Deadline: Friday 4th June
Interview date: Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th June
We are committed to equality of opportunities and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS).
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
