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Deputy Headteacher/ALNCO required for January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
ISR: L5 - 9
Age of pupils on roll: 3 to 11 years
Pupils on roll: 280
The governing body is looking for an enthusiastic, inspirational and resilient Deputy Headteacher. The candidate will have the capacity to lead and motivate our dedicated staff and pupils to the next stage of our continued development and improvement. They will have a strong and caring leadership style, with the ability to inspire and bring out the best in everyone. This leadership role has a teaching commitment. The successful candidate will work with the Headteacher to further develop a committed team of staff and wonderful pupils. The successful candidate will also be the ALNCO for the school and oversee the Learning Resource Centre (LRC).
The successful candidate will need to have:
A track record of excellent practice in teaching and learning across the school
Outstanding leadership and management skills with leadership experience in a primary school
Experience of being an ALNCO and an excellent understanding of the ALN processes and procedures
Experience of leading or working within an LRC
A clear understanding of current key national and local issues, including an active interest in developments around a knowledge based rich curriculum
A sense of vision, with the energy and commitment to develop the school and ensure the highest standards of achievement for all pupils across the full range of school activity
The ability, honesty and integrity to build and lead teams and work successfully in partnership with staff, governors, parents and other agencies
A good understanding of the latest developments in school effectiveness, inclusion and wellbeing
A commitment to promote and continue to develop extracurricular activities and experiences
We can offer a warm, nurturing school community underpinned by a strong ethos; the support of a hardworking, committed team of staff and governors and happy children who are keen to learn. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of and to shape the practice in our school.
Our successful Estyn Inspection (March 2023) noted many strengths;
Neyland Community School is a place where pupils, staff and families feel welcomed and supported. A notable strength of the school is the strong caring ethos and the trust and respect between pupils and staff. School leaders have developed a positive culture of teamwork amongst the staff and the local community. The school provides a rich, broad and balanced range of learning experiences and additional provision.
At our school we talk about ‘going above and beyond’ and actively demonstrate this to our children, families and community. It is key that the successful applicant is part of this and demonstrates skills to actively become part of our positive and caring ethos whilst providing rich learning experiences to our pupils.
If you require further information about the role then please contact the Headteacher or call the school mol to arrange a visit.
Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.
This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of the Council.
Mae diogelu ac amddiffyn plant ac oedolion mewn perygl yn flaenoriaeth uchel i Gyngor Sir Penfro. Ein nod yw cefnogi plant sy'n agored i niwed ac oedolion mewn perygl er mwyn sicrhau eu bod mor ddiogel â phosibl. Rydym yn ymrwymedig i sicrhau eu diogelwch a byddwn yn gweithredu i ddiogelu eu lles.Mae Polisi Corfforaethol Diogelu'r Cyngor yn darparu fframwaith i bob aelod o staff a gwasanaeth yn y Cyngor, gan amlinellu cyfrifoldebau mewn perthynas â diogelu ac amddiffyn plant ac oedolion mewn perygl yn ogystal â'r dulliau lle caiff y Cyngor ei sicrhau ei fod yn cyflawni ei ddyletswyddau.
Mae'r polisi hwn yn gymwys i holl weithwyr y Cyngor a'r gweithlu, yn ogystal â chynghorwyr, gwirfoddolwyr a darparwyr gwasanaethau a gomisiynir gan y Cyngor.Busnes pawb yw diogelu, p'un a ydynt yn gweithio i'r Cyngor neu'n gweithio ar ran y Cyngor.