Deputy Head Teacher - Malpas Court Primary School

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Deputy Head Teacher - Malpas Court Primary School
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Post No. POSN003996 - Deputy Head Teacher - Malpas Court Primary School

Applicants are invited to apply for this unique and exciting opportunity to become Deputy Headteacher of Malpas Court Primary School in Newport. The school provides education for children aged between 3 years and 11 years.

The Governing Body seek an innovative Deputy Headteacher who can provide inspirational leadership for the school. The school is situated within the Newport High cluster of primary schools and serves a diverse community. This successful school has a passionate and committed team of staff who ensure that the school is at the heart of the community and that strong family engagement and pupil wellbeing is paramount.

The Governing Body are committed to the appointment of a Deputy Headteacher who:

• Is an excellent role model and effective at leading, motivating and supporting a team
• Will be excited by the challenge to make a difference and narrow the deprivation gap, working with children from socially, economically deprived backgrounds
• Has proven ability as a creative and inspirational practitioner with a commitment to high standards
• Has proven ability to inspire, lead, challenge and empower children and colleagues
• Is able to take a strategic role in the planning and delivery of provision for children and young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN).
• Is an excellent team worker, who is able to work alongside other members of the school community
• Has leadership experience with a proven track record of successful school improvement at primary level
• Will work in partnership with the Headteacher to further develop cohesive and effective leadership and management
• Demonstrates and promotes the values and dispositions of the Professional Standards for teaching and leadership in Wales
• Will promote and lead professional learning that impacts upon pedagogy, supporting professional growth
• Has a flexible and positive approach to challenge and change
• Demonstrates an understanding of the current landscape of education reform in Wales.
• Has resilience, energy, initiative, enthusiasm and is driven
• Has highly effective organisational skills
• Will be happy and enthusiastic to commit to the wider life of the school

Governors will support the successful candidate in all aspects of school life to ensure the continuation and enhancement of this successful school.

Key Dates
Closing date: Monday 4th November 2024

Shortlisting: Wednesday 6th November 2024

Lesson observations: Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th November 2024

Interviews scheduled: Thursday 14th November 2024

Start Date: 1st January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter

Candidates are encouraged to visit the school prior to shortlisting. Please contact the Headteacher, Mrs Llewellyn, to arrange a convenient time and date - 01633 855005.

We are 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.

To apply for this position please visit our website at www.newport.gov.uk/jobs

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