Head Teacher - Pillgwenlly Primary School
Salary: School Leadership L21 - L27*, £82,868 - £95,034
Post No. EPT0750 - Head Teacher - Pillgwenlly Primary School
Job information
Are you an innovative and inspirational Head Teacher we are looking for?
Pillgwenlly Primary School seeks a Head Teacher to support our children in learning, growing, and enjoying a safe and happy environment.
About Us
Pillgwenlly Primary School recently moved into a new building, serving a multicultural and multilingual community in Newport, South Wales. The school offers excellent facilities for children aged 3 to 11, including a 20-place Additional Learning Needs Resource Base, and is part of the John Frost cluster.
The school has been placed in an Estyn Statutory Category, requiring an experienced leader with drive and ambition to work with staff and governors to achieve rapid and sustained improvement, aiming for excellence.
Candidate Profile
The Governing Body seeks a Head Teacher who:
* Leads improvement: Is innovative, passionate, and an excellent communicator, prioritizing children’s needs.
* Supports engaging learning: Helps teachers develop creative teaching methods.
* Cares about everyone: Values each child and staff member.
* Celebrates diversity: Appreciates and promotes understanding of community diversity.
* Ensures safety: Maintains a caring, safe, and happy school environment.
* Inspires and motivates: Encourages pupils and staff to reach their potential and develop a shared vision of excellence.
* Builds relationships: Fosters mutual respect with pupils, parents, staff, and governors.
* Commits to the community: Keeps the school central to local life, embracing diversity.
The successful candidate will receive support from governors to ensure the school's continued success.
This position requires registration with the EWC and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).
Key Dates
* Optional visits: 4th June 2025, 10am-12pm, 1-3pm, 4-6pm (contact: knightk39@newportschools.wales)
* Application deadline: 12th June 2025, 11.59pm
* Shortlisting: 18th June 2025
* Interviews: 30th June 2025
* Start date: 1st January 2026 or earlier by agreement
Applications in Welsh or English are welcome. Newport City Council encourages applications from minority ethnic communities. Applicants should have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not supported.
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
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