Assistant Headteacher - West Monmouth School

Cyflog: L14 - L18

Salary: L14 - L18

Start Date: September 2026

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an inspirational and committed Assistant Headteacher to join our senior leadership team. The post holder will play a key role in the strategic development of teaching and learning across the school and will lead on the ongoing development of core skills provision . We are therefore looking for an outstanding teacher with a comprehensive understanding of, and genuine interest in, the latest thinking and research in the relevant fields. The successful candidate will have experience of translating academic theory into concrete strategies and will be able to communicate their vision for teaching & learning clearly and enthusiastically to a range of stakeholders. They will also have a proven track record of improving both provision and outcomes at department or whole school level, and will be familiar with a range of effective leadership strategies. The role will also encompass general responsibilities within the senior leadership team such as line management and dealing with day-to-day pastoral issues - experience in these areas would therefore be beneficial. font-size:12pt">West Monmouth is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive school serving Pontypool and the surrounding area. The school has expanded rapidly in recent years and currently has just under 1200 pupils on roll. West Monmouth has an excellent reputation within its community for both academic results and pastoral care and many pupils from outside our traditional catchment area have chosen to join us in recent years. font-size:12pt">Closing Date: Thursday 30th April, 2026 at 11.59 pm

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.

Registration with the Education Workforce Council is required for this post.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups. font-size:12pt">Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally. font-size:12pt">We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.