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This advertisement will close on 12th September, the closing date will be updated.
The Governors of Greenmeadow Primary School wish to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational Deputy Headteacher from January 2026, to help lead and share the future of the school. We require a lead professional who has the breadth of vision, creativity, energy and motivation to continue to build on our successes and ensure we strive for excellence in all that we do.
Our school is situated on the outskirts of Cwmbran in Torfaen and is well resourced with strong community links. We are proud of our inclusive pupil voice committees who play an important part in school decisions. Greenmeadow Primary School provides a happy, safe nurturing environment where every child is valued, encouraged and challenged to achieve their full potential.
Wellbeing is at the heart of the school for pupils, staff, families and this contributes to high levels of success in all areas. We would expect our Deputy Headteacher to play a strong strategic role in leading and managing our wellbeing strategies for staff and all learners including those with ALN.
Our Deputy Headteacher will need to:
•Be a strategic leader who will work with the headteacher to drive the school forward and provide the vision to achieve excellence for all.
•Be an outstanding classroom practitioner, promoting and modelling exemplary practice, providing exciting, creative and challenging learning opportunities using technology innovatively.
•Demonstrate excellent leadership and management skills
•Collaborate effectively with the whole school community to provide a holistic approach to the care and wellbeing of all stakeholders.
•Empower all pupils to achieve their potential.
•Have a very positive attitude to innovation and change that will inspire and develop our pupils and staff.
•Be a team player with excellent personal and communication skills, with the ability to lead and inspire others.
In return we are proud to offer you:
•An exciting opportunity to make a real difference in a popular and successful school.
•Friendly children, supportive families and established community links.
•A committed and passionate team of dedicated staff and an engaged and effective Governing Body.
•Opportunities for further professional development and support from the EAS, LA and Cluster.
Prospective Candidates are welcome to contact Claire Moses (Headteacher) for an informal discussion.
The headteacher and governing body strongly urge all prospective candidates to visit the school and offer an invitation to attend on Thursday 4th September at 2pm or alternatively Tuesday 9th September at 4pm. Please ring the school to confirm your attendance. If this is inconvenient, please do not hesitate get in touch. As part of the process, shortlisted candidates will be subject to a lesson observation prior to interview. The appointment panel reserve the right to further shortlist at this stage prior to interview.
Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.
Closing Date: Friday 12th September at 23:59
Shortlisting:Thursday 18th September
Lesson Observations: Week beginning 22nd September
Interviews on: 29th & 30th September
Safeguarding Statement
Greenmeadow Primary 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.