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.
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.
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