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.
Usk C.V.. Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
