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Ysgol Uwchradd Drenewydd Newtown High School
School : Newtown High School
Location : Powys
Contract Term : Permanent
Leadership Scale : 23 – 29
Hours : Full-time
Advert posted : November 7th, 2025
Advert expires : November 28th, 2025
Short-listing : December 2nd, 2025
Interview : December 8th and 9th, 2025
Start Date : April 13th, 2026 (or earlier as appropriate)
We are looking for a creative and inspiring senior leader who:
• Has the ability to raise, challenge and support the aspirations of all pupils and staff.
• Is an excellent role model.
• Has the teaching skills to motivate pupils to learn and make progress.
• Is creative and enthusiastic.
• Is capable of working within and creating dynamic forward-thinking teams.
• Has high expectations of pupils, staff and themselves.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills.
• Takes responsibility for creating strategic direction.
• Can take a lead role in driving the school forward to sector leading excellence.
• Has a track record of success in developing and working with others.
• Can contribute and articulate school policies and self- evaluation processes.
• Secures accountability in themselves and others.
• Takes shared responsibility for developing our community focus.
• Can confidently manage school finances and difficult budgets.
We offer:
• A positive and increasingly successful learning environment.
• A dedicated team of staff committed to working together to get the highest results for our pupils.
• Pupils who are keen and enthusiastic to learn.
• Ongoing professional learning.
• Support and challenge to attain the highest possible standards.
Safeguarding Statement
Newtown High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.