Post No. POSN004305 - Detached Youth Worker
Newport Youth and Play Service offers a range of provisions for children and young people aged 5-25 and consists of a talented and enthusiastic team of professional youth and play workers who operate across the city. This set up consists of play and youth clubs, one to one and project work that all provide a wide variety of creative opportunities and experiences that encourage the participation and development of children and young people in communities.
The Youth and Play Service promotes a strong connection between targeted and universal work that ensures there is a consistent offer of support to children and young people when they need it.
An exciting opportunity has become available within the Youth and Play Service for a Detached Youth Worker. You will be part of a dynamic and enthusiastic team who work with young people aged 10 - 25 with a range of needs within the locality. The aim of your role will involve establishing contact with young people using a variety of methods to engage them in youth work programmes, services, and activities. You will have experience of delivering innovative, up to date and current Youth Work activities and programmes designed with and for young people within a Detached Youth Work offer across the City.
You will have experience of playing a defined leadership role within a team, planning, delivering and evaluating youth work programmes with young people and staff. You will have an awareness of agencies delivering services for young people and an understanding of the neighbourhood in which you work.
This post is fixed term until 31st March 2026 pending further funding.
For further information please Contact Louise Handy louise.handy@newport.gov.uk
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 - Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd
Post No. POSN000027 - School Support Officer Level 2
Alway Primary School are seeking to appoint a Level 2 School Support Officer to join our hardworking and dedicated staffing team. This role is being offered on a Full Time (0.86), Temporary basis (in the first instance).
The Governing Body, staff, and pupils seek to appoint an experienced administrative assistant who will join our team in supporting the school's vision to Always Be Proud, to Aspire, Believe and Achieve. Our core values include: - Respect: Respect ourselves, each other, and the world around us. - Care: Provide a safe, supportive, and inclusive community where everyone is valued. - Well-being: Actively encourage and promote health and well-being
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and support the school in a number of key areas including administrative tasks to enable the effective running of the school and to continue with our ambitions in working closely with our wonderful community. We are looking for someone who is approachable, personable, dedicated and has excellent organisation skills and the ability to work with all stakeholders to support in our school improvement journey.
Please see the attached Job Description for further information about the role.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS).
Closing Date: Monday 6th October 2025 Shortlisting: Tuesday 7th October 2025 Interview Date: Friday 10th October 2025
We are committed to equality of opportunities and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
Our values Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together Ein gwerthoedd Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd
Post No. EDSCH02086.5 - Cleaner
Actual Starting Salary £11,240 per year 17.5 hours to be worked Monday to Friday in the evenings after school finishes 39 weeks per year (term time) 9am - 4pm a further 12 days during school holidays (to be arranged)
The Governing Body is looking to appoint a cleaner to work 17.5 hours per week, 44 weeks per year. You will work within a team of cleaners, and between you, you will be responsible for cleaning the entire school. Duties involve: vacuuming, mopping, disinfecting surfaces and cleaning toilets.
You will also be required to work a further 12 days: 8 during the school summer break and 4 over the Easter break, in order to carry out a deep clean of the school. Days to be agreed.
Holidays must be taken during school holiday periods.
Maes Ebbw School caters for children with severe learning difficulties and some have profound and multiple learning difficulties. The school has 159 pupils on roll whose age range is from 3 $ú 19 years. The school comprises of Nursery, Primary, Secondary and Tertiary (post 16).
The post will be offered on a permanent basis.
This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS).
Closing Date: Sunday 5th October 2025 Shortlisting Date: Thursday 9th October 2025 Interview Date: Thursday 16th October 2025
Post No. POSN004581 - Early Years Language and Child Development Team Lead
We are looking to appoint a Language and Child Development Team Leader within Prevention and Inclusion. The role will be to manage the Early Years Language and Child Development Teams and will require partnership working to develop and deliver a co-ordinated programme of early language and child development support across the City.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and reliable Language and Child Development Team Leader. The candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as genuine commitment to the care and development of children and their families. The candidate will have experience in working with young children, supporting their developmental needs particularly within a social communication and additional needs context, and managing teams.
Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject area or NVQ Level 5.
For more information please contact Emma Nowell $ú Deputy Team Manager Emma.nowell@newport.gov.uk or Emma Levy $ú Deputy Team Manager on 07974 203081 or Victoria Extence $ú Deputy Team Manager on 07977 667978.
The appointment process will involve candidates being given a task and an interview with senior members of Early Years Services.
Closing Date: Friday 3rd October 2025
This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Post No. POSN001828 - Exam Invigilator - The John Frost School
We are looking for enthusiastic people to be invigilators and join our Examinations Team at The John Frost School. The role involves supervision and monitoring of the school's internal and external examinations throughout the year.
The right applicant will be calm, organised and approachable, playing a key role in upholding the integrity of the examinations process. The position is suited to someone who is available to work flexibly during examination season and willing to commit to being available to invigilate for the 6 weeks of the summer exam period.
The number of hours you work will be as and when required, which is at various times during the academic year, but will be during the school day and predominantly during November, December, January, April, May and June.
Previous experience is an advantage, but not essential as full training and induction will be undertaken.
Candidates must have: - a good standard of education - ability to communicate effectively - ability to work to predetermined instructions - understand confidentiality
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students; therefore, appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.
Closing date: Wednesday 1 October 2025
References: You are asked to give the names of two referees, one of which should be your current employer. We will contact the referees of short-listed candidates prior to the interview.
The successful applicant will be expected to undergo an enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to commencing employment.
Post No. EC0249.6 - Midday Supervisor - St Julian's School
Post 1: 8.75 hours a fortnight Post 2: 8.75 hours a week
Governors at St Julian's School. are looking to appoint two outstanding Midday Supervisors to join our site team on a permanent basis.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an improving school, with high expectations and aspirations to become an outstanding school with the autonomy to research and promote new ability to work well as part of a team, adopting a flexible approach as required.
The School is looking to appoint a professional, enthusiastic, friendly and self-motivated team player to join our Operations Team.
This role would be suitable for an exceptional candidate, who can, is committed to join friendly and supportive tea. Is willing to contribute to our positive and welcoming school ethos. Has excellent behaviour management skills and is ready to adapt to the needs of individuals, remain calm under pressure and have a good sense of humour!
The ideal candidates will work well under pressure, have excellent organisational skills, and have the ability to multitask. Training will be provided where necessary.
Post 1 the hours of work are:
Week 1: Thursday & Friday; 12:45 - 14:00 Week 2: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday; 12:45-14:00
Post 2 the hours of work are:
Monday to Friday 12:45-14:00 each week
For further information please contact Nia Dale (Personal Assistant to the Headteacher) 01633 224495.
The application form and further information on the post are available from Newport City Council website.
Closing Date: 24 September 2025 Interview: 30 September 2025
Post No. POSN004590 - Team Manager - Therapeutic Practitioner
Do you want to make a direct difference to the lives of children and young people with complex lives and multiple needs?
Do you enjoy working in partnership, across agencies to achieve the best outcomes for young people and their families?
As a Therapeutic Practice Manager, you will play a crucial role in the development of our Newport MyST residential team. You will be leading and managing our Mental health and therapeutic practices to ensure the highest standards of care and support for children, young people, and families in Newport homes. You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of therapeutic interventions, managing a team of dedicated professionals, and ensuring that our services are responsive, effective, and tailored to the needs of those we support.
Our Newport community team is a well-established, experienced and high performing multi-disciplinary team, providing excellent mental health and therapeutic care to some of Newport's most vulnerable children and young people. The development of a residential MyST team follows on from the success of our model of in reach therapeutic care to our Caerphilly LA homes. You will also be a part of our Regional, Gwent wide MyST Program.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the team to deliver high-quality psychologically informed care and interventions. - Develop and implement therapeutic strategies and plans that meet the needs of children, young people, and families. - Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions and make improvements as needed. - Provide supervision, guidance, and support to all team members. - Collaborate with other professionals and agencies to ensure a holistic approach to care planning and support.
About You:
You will have a background in and passion for therapeutic practice within residential care settings. You will be enthusiastic about making a positive impact and have excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills. You will be committed to continuous improvement and able to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
You will be able to provide leadership and management to a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring the application and maintenance of our clinical model, its service standards and its impacts for the young people and their networks. You will work in close partnerships with all stakeholders to achieve effective outcomes.
We believe in putting our staff first, and that means investing in our team, celebrating our successes, and supporting each other through challenges. We also recognise that our employees are our greatest asset, which is why we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment, along with fantastic benefits to help you succeed:
Competitive Salary:
We value your experience and expertise and offer a highly competitive salary package.
Local Government Pension Scheme: Enjoy peace of mind with our excellent pension benefits.
Ongoing Learning & Development: Take advantage of training and development opportunities to enhance your career.
Supportive Team Environment: Work within a collaborative and inclusive culture that values your contributions.
What MyST Offer:
- Opportunities to practice creatively - High quality support and management/clinical supervision - Therapeutic training, development and opportunities for professional development - The chance to work as part of an exciting service and make a real difference to the lives of children and their families - A supportive and collaborative working environment. - Flexible and agile working arrangements. - Competitive salary and benefits package.
For further information about MyST click here https://www.mysupportteam.org.uk/
Contact - Jennie Welham Welhaj@caerphilly.gov.uk Louise Quatermass - louise.quatermass@newport.gov.uk
If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a real difference, we would love to hear from you!
Post No. POSN004616 - Community Information Officer
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Placed Based Team within the Prevention and Inclusion Service at Newport City Council. We are looking to recruit two posts within the team. The post will be working to the set objectives as per the Job Description. Post available: - 2 x Community Information Officer 30 hours per week, fixed term until 31 March 2028.
The successful candidates will be part of an integrated team, working in partnership with all local services. Developing provision and delivering services aligned with the needs of the communities within Newport.
The successful candidate will be passionate about empowering individuals and communities and have experience in planning, leading, organising and evaluating projects. They will also have strong communication and organisational skills, with proven ability to work with a diverse range of individuals and organisations. We are looking for someone who is a good listener and enjoys working with people. Someone who is a team player but able to work on their own initiative, and able to work flexibly and manage a busy schedule of meetings, sessions and events, some of which may be in the evenings or at weekends.
In return we offer opportunities for progression, incremental salary grades, good holiday allowance and access to an excellent pension scheme. For further information contact Gareth Moseley - Gareth.moseley@newport.gov.uk
Post No. POSN004616 - Community Engagement Officer (CELF: Contemporary Art Gallery for Wales)
About CELF: National contemporary art gallery for Wales CELF is the national contemporary art gallery for Wales. Funded by the Welsh Government and its partners, CELF comprises a partnership between Amgueddfa Cymru Museum Wales, National Library of Wales, the Arts Council of Wales, Oriel Myrddin in Carmarthen, Aberystwyth Arts Centre Gallery, Oriel Davies in Newtown, Storiel in Bangor, Plas Glyn y Weddw in Llanbedrog, Ruthin Craft Centre, Mostyn in Llandudno, Newport Museum and Art Gallery and the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery in Swansea. Through loans, outreach and commissioning programmes delivered across the CELF partnership, people in Wales are able to explore the national art collection across Wales. Through an extensive digitisation programme of artworks in the national collection, audiences are also able to access the collection and an associated range of creative resources online at www.celfarycyd.wales Newport Museum and Art Gallery works with local partners to realise CELF, raise the profile of the national collection and of contemporary art in general.
About the role As the Community Engagement Officer you will develop and deliver a range of events and activities across the Newport partnership to engage members of the public with the national contemporary art collection. In the first instance your focus will be on the delivery of a city-wide CELF activity and a school project involving a loan from the contemporary art collection of Amgueddfa Cymru Museum Wales.
What you will bring to the team
We want a candidate who can communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and ages with enthusiasm, patience and resourcefulness. You will have a relevant degree and experience in planning and delivering community engagement programs in the arts and heritage sector. You will have experience of managing a budget, completing monitoring reports and evaluations as well as risk assessments for activities. You will have an understanding of contemporary art and a passion to engage members of the public with the subject in person and via social media. You will love to talk to people, be self $ú motivated with a positive attitude and excellent organisational skills. This post is offered on a part-time (22.5 hours/week) and fixed term basis until 31 March 2026.
For an informal discussion of the post please contact Barbara Bartl, Museum and Art Gallery Manager on Barnara.Bartl@newport.gov.uk
Post No. POSN004633 - Deputy Headteacher (x2) Pillgwenlly Primary School
Secondment Opportunity (Until Aug 2027) Pay Range: L11 - L15
The Executive Headteacher and Governing Body of Pillgwenlly Primary School are seeking a senior leader who has a proven track record of successfully inspiring staff and pupils to achieve high standards in teaching, learning and wellbeing. We are a highly inclusive school that is working to develop excellent relationships with all stakeholders in school. We are looking for a Deputy Headteacher who will be able to strategically lead Inclusion and Wellbeing or Teaching and Learning across the school.
This post is offered on a secondment basis until August 2027. Please note: Candidates are kindly asked to discuss their interest in the secondment opportunity with their Headteacher prior to submitting an application.
Pillgwenlly Primary School has very recently moved into a brand-new building. The new school serves a multicultural and multilingual community in the heart of a diverse inner-city community within Newport, South Wales and enjoys excellent facilities which benefit the pupils and supports community engagement. This extensive three-form entry school provides education for children aged 3 to 11 years and has a 20-place generic Additional Learning Needs Resource Base. The school is within the John Frost cluster of primary schools.
The school has recently been placed in an Estyn Statutory Category and requires an experienced school leader who has drive and ambition and who will work alongside our committed staff and governing body to bring about the rapid and sustained improvement required; so that we become the excellent school we aspire to be.
We are seeking an excellent practitioner who can:
- inspire children and adults to develop a love of learning - demonstrate total dedication to the inclusion of all pupils - an understanding of effective primary age pedagogy - the ability to develop positive relationships with all pupils, staff, parents and governors - motivate others to have high expectations in teaching, learning and behaviour across the school - use expertise in teaching and learning to inspire and support other staff - show commitment to professional development of others - lead Safeguarding across the school
The appointment process will involve a lesson observation, following which successful candidates will be invited to attend an interview.
Closing Date: 29th September 2025
Shortlisting: 1st October 2025
Interview dates: 8th October 2025
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applications can be made through the Newport City Council website.