Additional Learning Needs Co-ordinator (ALNCo) - Cwmbran High School

Salary: MPS \/ UPS + TLR - Up to £67,000

Start Date: 1st September 2025
We are delighted you have shown interest for the position of Additional Learning Needs Co-ordinator (ALNCo) at Cwmbran High School.
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic ALNCo who can demonstrate drive and motivation and is an outstanding leader. The ideal candidate must be able to support the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team to ensure there is accelerated progress across many key areas of school improvement specifically ALN.
We are looking for a person who is a strong, reflective and resilient individual, who will integrate seamlessly into the team and be an integral part of our road to success.
Our school is at a significant point in its development, and we are keen to appoint an outstanding ALNCo who has the high expectations, experiences and commitment to raise standards of teaching and learning and skills and support the individual needs of all ALN learners.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a welcoming school community that is building towards a successful future.
We have high aspirations and expectations for all. Our aim is to provide consistently high-quality learning and teaching experiences for every pupil within a culture where staff and pupil wellbeing is paramount and to ensure all associated with the school commit to our motto 'strive, believe, achieve'.
We are committed to ensuring all our pupils develop as successful individuals, from our most vulnerable to our more able and talented learners. We recognise that for pupils to achieve their potential, their learning needs to be personalised to meet their individual needs. We also recognise that learning is more than academic achievement. It should be centred on the development of the whole child, including their personal development. Ultimately, we strive to be a school where learning is valued, and pupils achieve their potential in a happy and safe community where they show respect and tolerance for others.
As an inclusive school every member of our school community is valued. We expect the best from everyone, whether pupils are more able academically or talented at sports or the arts or have additional needs, we commit to ensuring the best possible learning journey for each individual, building their capacity to become skilled, life-long learners who are socially aware, healthy and active citizens.
Staff professional development is fundamental to our improvement journey of which you will be responsible. We are committed to investing heavily in providing staff with a package of relevant and meaningful support, tailored to individual needs.
This is an outstanding opportunity for the right person. If you have the energy, drive and a skillset to help lead the school through the next phase of its improvement and help shape a culture of excellence this is an ideal challenge and opportunity for you.
Please find our school context below, visit our school web page and I also encourage you an informal discussion regarding this vacancy or an informal school visit please contact me to discuss this opportunity further, by email Matthew.sims@cwmbranhigh.school.
Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service
Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment.
You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.