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Thank you for your interest in this role.
We are very proud of our inclusive and aspirational
school, and we have exceedingly high expectations
of every single one of our students. We take great
pride in enabling them to grow and to flourish. In
order for that to happen, our students need to do
two simple things - work hard and be kind. Our
students and staff thrive in a community where
consistency and routines go alongside us knowing
each student well and supporting them to reach their
potential.
We have the benefit of a magnificent award-winning
school building that was recently completed under
the 21st Century Schools programme. It is a
wonderful modern facility that has education at its
heart. Located in the centre of Monmouth, we serve
our local community as well as other nearby areas in
both Wales and England. We number around 1,700
students and 200 staff, and we are over-subscribed
in every year group.
We are absolutely determined to provide an
exceptional standard of education for every child
that comes to our school, so that they have the
opportunity to lead happy and successful lives. Our
approach to Curriculum for Wales is founded on the
importance of subjects and on the principle of
powerful knowledge. Our work on this is the subject
of a recent Estyn case study to share our practice
more widely. Our pedagogy is founded on the
research evidence of learning and on how to
maximise student progress.
We are fully comprehensive and provide for a wide
range of learning needs. Currently there are 14% of
the school population on the Register for Additional
Learning Needs. We also have an integrated
Specialist Resource Base, which is also the subject of
a recent Estyn case study for its exceptionally strong
provision. Students come from a wide range of socio-
economic backgrounds and the rolling average for
FSM is 13.8%.
We welcome applications from candidates whose
personal qualities and values reflect those in the
person specification, and whose experiences also
place them in a strong position to deliver the job
description. A full induction programme and
meaningful professional learning is offered to all
staff.
You will find us to be a supportive, collaborative
group of colleagues, who work to provide an
exceptional standard of education for all of the
students in our care. We take great pride in what we
do, and we continue to be wildly ambitious for what
we can achieve together in the future.
I look forward to reading your application, should
you wish to apply.
Kind regards
Hugo Hutchison
Prifathro / Headteacher
Safeguarding Statement
Monmouth Comprehensive 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.