Head Teacher - Alway Primary School

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Head Teacher - Alway Primary School
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Post No. POSN004008 - Head Teacher - Alway Primary School

The Governors of Alway Primary School invite applications for the position of an innovative and inspirational Head Teacher. We seek an outstanding practitioner who embodies resilience, motivation, ambition and adaptability. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to nurturing the holistic development of every child and collaborating with the broader school community to support students and their families to thrive in achieving their full potential.

We desire a team player who appreciates the contributions of a well-established team of professionals and has a proven track record of successfully leading whole school improvement.

The successful candidate will exhibit a steadfast commitment to education and teaching excellence, furthering the success of our primary school and ensuring the best opportunities for all children.

Governors are committed to appointing a Head Teacher who:

- Employs creative and innovative strategies to build upon the current successes of the school
- Provides clear, inspirational ideas for elevating educational standards across all departments
- Envisions further development to achieve consistently high performance
- Possesses excellent leadership, management, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Promotes effective teamwork
- Has a proven track record of raising standards and successfully leading school-wide initiatives
- Upholds values that maintain a disciplined, orderly school environment with a caring ethos

The successful candidate will share our dedication to fostering an environment of excellence, where every child is provided with the best opportunities to succeed and flourish.

THIS POST REQUIRES YOU TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE EWC.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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 and satisfactory references.

Closing date for applications: 11.59pm, Friday, 1st November 2024
Shortlisting due to take place: Tuesday, 5th November 2024
School tour for shortlisted candidates: 7th November 2024
Interview scheduled: Tuesday, 12th November 2024

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