Deputy Headteacher - The John Frost School

Deputy Headteacher - The John Frost School
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Post No. EST0078.1.1 - Deputy Headteacher(x2) The John Frost School

Required for September 2024

The students, staff and governors at The John Frost School are looking for two inspirational, forward-thinking practitioners with proven leadership skills to come and work as Deputy Headteachers at our school. We want Deputy Headteachers who will inspire and support an enthusiastic team, be excellent and innovative teachers, communicate well with all stakeholders and play an active part in our community centered school. One Deputy Headteacher will lead on wellbeing, and the other Deputy Headteacher will lead on curriculum. The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate they are ready for a new challenge in our continually improving school.

We are looking for two Deputy Headteachers who:

 are excellent role models and effective at leading, motivating and supporting a team
 have a proven record of improving student wellbeing
 have the ability to lead teaching and learning ensuring there are exciting, creative, challenging and empowering learning opportunities throughout the school
 have proven ability as a creative and inspirational practitioner with a commitment to high standards
 are an excellent team worker, able to work alongside other senior leaders within the school
 have experience of the day-to-day management of a school
 have resilience, energy, flexibility, enthusiasm and motivation
 have highly effective leadership skills
 are able to fully embrace community partnerships and play an active role in fostering good links with parentsThe Governing Body and Local Authority are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS).

Closing Date: 9 April 2024

Shortlisting Date: 15 April 2024

Interview Date: Thursday 25 and Friday 26 April 2024

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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 the minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

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