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Salary: Leadership Scale L1 - L5, £52,680 - £58,136
Contractual hours: 32.5
Basis: Full time, Permanent
The children, staff and Governing Body of Llanmartin Primary School are looking for an exceptional, innovative, confident and creative practitioner to join our dedicated and passionate team as Assistant Headteacher, with responsibility for ALN.
Llanmartin is a wonderful school with a welcoming ethos, where we bring to life our vision to ‘Nurture, Respect, Inspire’. We take pride in working to achieve the very best for our learners and the wider school community. We also believe in the importance of putting teacher well-being at the heart of what we do and welcome all applications to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is committed to children’s learning, wellbeing and the raising of standards and has a willingness to contribute to join the new senior leadership team at the school.
You will be required to commence on 1st September 2026.
Applications are invited from candidates who:
• Have demonstrated excellence in their teaching practice
• Share a passion and a high-level skill set for leading effective ALN provision across the whole school
• Understand how to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with additional needs, vulnerable and aspirational learners
• Is able to oversee the day-to-day operation of the school’s arrangements for ALN. This includes contributing to the development and implementation of appropriate ALN procedures and systems within the school, including strategic financial planning, effective deployment of resources and data collection and analysis, with a view to improved outcomes for learners with ALN,
• Acts as the key point of contact for the local authority inclusion and support services, external agencies, independent/voluntary organisations, health and social care professionals, educational psychologists etc.
• Is a source of expertise on ALN by developing specialist skills and knowledge and keeping up-to-date on the latest guidance available for ALN
• Demonstrates a deep understanding of the Curriculum for Wales and ALN Transformation
• Leads and promotes excellence, equity and high expectations of behaviour, deploying positive behaviour management strategies effectively and consistently
• Ensures that the well-being of all children is central to all that they do and build a relationship of mutual respect with the pupils, parents, staff, wider community and the Governing Body
• Shows excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Motivates, inspires and generates enthusiasm in a team environment and have a flexible and positive approach to challenge and change
• Brings energy, enthusiasm, positivity and drive to fulfil the role to the best of their ability at all times,
• Is an inspirational leader who has a clear vision for the partnership.
Please see the attached Job Description, along with the Job Description for ALNCo included in the advertising materials for further information about the role.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS).
Closing Date: Monday 11th May at Midnight
Shortlisting: Tuesday 12th May
School Visit: Wednesday 13th May
Lesson Observations & Interview Date: Thursday 14th May
We are committed to equality of opportunities and actively encourage applications from all sections of the community.
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 – Ein Gwerthoedd, Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd
Safeguarding Statement
We are 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.