Head Teacher - Llanmartin Primary School

Salary: L11 - L17 £67,531 - £78,116

Head Teacher - Llanmartin Primary School
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Post No. POSN004800 - Head Teacher - Llanmartin Primary School

‘Together We Can Achieve’

In partnership with parents and the community, the Governing Body of Llanmartin Primary School is seeking a visionary and inspirational Head Teacher to lead our happy and vibrant school. The school benefits from a wonderful school site and fantastic outside areas. The school is in a pleasant rural setting on the Underwood Estate. We cater for children aged from 3 – 11 years from Underwood and surrounding communities. We are also proud to have a mixed age range Learning Resource Base who are fully integrated into our daily school life.

Through our vision of ‘Together we can Achieve’, we aim to develop ambitious and capable learners who, through a wealth of exciting experiences and challenges in a vibrant learning environment, develop into respectful and inquisitive learners who care about the local community, Wales and the wider world. We aim to nurture happy and confident, well-rounded individuals who have a life-long love of learning, realising their true potential.

As Head Teacher, you will be leading a dedicated and passionate team, providing professional leadership to ensure the school continues its improvement journey, to deliver high-quality education for all pupils.

The Governing Body are committed to appointing a Head Teacher who:

• Aligns, demonstrates and promotes the values and dispositions of the Professional Standards for teaching and leadership in Wales
• Is an innovative leader, able to engage with curriculum reform and design a curriculum to meet the needs of all learners
• Has excellent leadership and management experience with clear examples of their impact at whole school level and beyond.
• Is highly inclusive and has a track record of effectively supporting all groups of vulnerable learners.
• Is forward thinking, imaginative and visionary, and able to develop an effective learning environment fit for now and in the future.
• Is an excellent team worker, who is able to inspire and work alongside other senior leaders.
• Has a track record of developing leadership at all levels ensuring capacity and succession planning is central to School Development Planning.
• Has proven ability to lead, challenge and empower children and professional colleagues through effective school self-evaluation and improvement processes
• Has resilience, energy, flexibility and enthusiasm.
• Understands the importance of highly effective parental engagement.
• Will work alongside the Governing Body and local authority to ensure there is a two-way flow of open and honest communication and governance.
• Has the vision and drive to promote and inspire the highest standards of teaching and learning based on pedagogical research and evidence-based practice.
• Will continue to promote a strong sense of engagement with children, parents, and the wider community.
• Has high expectations and aspirations and will promote and celebrate the achievements of all our children.

In return we can offer:

• A strong commitment to professional learning
• A school with high aspirations and a genuine opportunity to make a significant difference at pace within the school
• An opportunity to help shape the future of teaching and learning and raising standards
• A dedicated and supportive team of professional staff and governors
• A commitment to high standards of well-being for all

The 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.

We would like the successful candidate to commence employment from after the Easter break 13th April 2026 (pending safeguarding recruitment checks), or as soon as possible thereafter.

To apply for this position please visit our website: www.newport.gov.uk/jobs

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification within the job advert, as outlined in the School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions (Wales) Document 2025.

Key dates:

• Closing Date for applications: Midnight on Thursday 22nd January 2026
• Shortlisting will take place on: Friday 23rd January 2026
• Proposed dates for in person interviews is Thursday 29th January 2026

Potential candidates are invited to visit the school on: Tuesday 20th January 2026 between 3.30pm and 4.30pm. To arrange a visit please contact: Ray.mogford@newport.gov.uk

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.

THIS POST REQUIRES YOU TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE EWC

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