Deputy Head Teacher - Main Pay Scale (L24 to L28)
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
Application Deadline: Friday 5th June (9.00 am)
Interview date: Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th June
We are committed to equality of opportunities and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide appropriate documents such as your full birth certificate/passport/work permit in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.