Deputy Headteacher - Tredegar Park Primary

Salary: L10 - L14 £65,822 - £72,579 (Pro Rata)

Deputy Headteacher - Tredegar Park Primary
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Post No. POSN000327 - Deputy Headteacher - Tredgar Park Primary School

Full Time Permanent Position

Tredegar Park Primary School is seeking an inspiring, committed and forward-thinking Deputy Headteacher to join our Leadership Team. We are a happy and inclusive primary school, educating children aged 3–11. This year, we will enter a new phase of our learning journey as we open up the school’s first Local Authority Learning Resource Base. We are confident that with the support of an active and inspiring Deputy Headteacher, our new journey will be one of success, further promoting the school’s inclusive approach.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to become part of a school with a desire to constantly improve its practices in order to support the children and community. As a school, we want our staff and children to ‘Believe and Achieve’. The Leadership Team have a strong vision to support learners to be the best that they can be. On occasions, the Leadership Team need to think creatively to cater for the needs of all learners. For this reason, we are looking for a Deputy Headteacher with a passion for research and a love of improving learning and teaching.

At Tredegar Park Primary School, we focus on partnership learning in order to provide opportunities for our staff and children. Our dedicated and passionate staff team place pupil wellbeing, family engagement and high expectations at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of what we do and how we do it. Tredegar Park Primary School is a truly unique and rewarding place to be.

About the Role

The Governing Body is looking for a Deputy Headteacher who will:

• Be an excellent practitioner, role model and a positive, motivating leader
• Bring energy, resilience and initiative to the role
• Be passionate about making a difference and narrowing the deprivation gap
• Inspire, challenge and empower both children and colleagues
• Work creatively to secure high standards of teaching and learning
• Collaborate closely with the Headteacher to strengthen leadership and management
• Embrace change with a flexible, solution-focused mindset
• Demonstrate strong organisational and leadership skills
• Be a committed team player who enjoys contributing to the wider life of the school
• Show a commitment to working with and supporting our families and community

This role would suit an ambitious leader who is excited by challenge, is reflective, values collaboration and is excited by the opportunity to grow within a supportive and experienced governance structure.

Our Commitment to You

Governors are fully committed to supporting the successful candidate and ensuring they are well supported in all aspects of school life, enabling continued success and future development of the school.

Recruitment Process

The appointment process will include:

● Two formal interview days (successful candidates from day 1 invited to day 2)

Key Dates

● Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday 10th February 2026
● Shortlisting: Thursday 12th February 2026
● Interviews: Monday 23rd February and Tuesday 24th February 2026

Potential candidates will be invited for a tour of the school at 14:30 on Thursday 5th February. Please email tredegarpark.primary@newportschools.wales to confirm your attendance.

The successful candidate is expected to commence employment from 1st September 2026 (subject to safeguarding and recruitment checks).

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.

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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 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