Headteacher - Newport High SchoolCouncil

In partnership with parents and the community, the Governing Body of Newport High School is seeking a visionary and inspirational Head Teacher to lead our happy and vibrant school on a secondment basis until 31 August 2026, with an opportunity for extension, if required.

Our School values are “Equality – Commitment – Integrity”. 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.

Newport High School is an English-medium, community-maintained school which provides education for children aged between 11 and 18 years and are proud to serve the diverse geographical areas of Bettws, Brynglas, Crindau and Malpas. We are looking for an inspirational Head Teacher who will thrive on the opportunity of being instrumental in the leadership of Newport High School.

Newport High is part of a cluster of highly effective schools, working in partnership with the local authority to drive school improvement and transformational change. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional, inspiring and dynamic leader with significant experience of leading transformational change and a proven track record of securing measurable and sustained whole-school improvement, particularly in the area of outstanding teaching and learning. This is an exciting opportunity to build on our successes, address key challenges, and ensure that all learners continue to thrive and achieve their full potential.

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 (with our forward thinking cluster of schools) and design a curriculum to meet the needs of all learners.
• Is highly motivated with a vision that ensures the school becomes an excellent centre for education.
• Has excellent leadership and management experience, with clear evidence of leading significant change and securing measurable, sustained impact at whole-school level and beyond.
• Has significant experience of leading substantial whole-school change, with clear evidence of sustained impact on outcomes, culture and organisational effectiveness.
• Has significant experience of successful day to day management of a school and strategic planning.
• Is highly inclusive and has an excellent 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 an excellent 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 learners and professional colleagues through effective school self-evaluation and improvement processes, translating identified priorities into successful and sustained change.
• Has resilience, energy, flexibility and enthusiasm.
• Recognises and implements highly effective engagement with our learners parents and carers, working to achieve effective relationships.
• Will work alongside the Governing Body and local authority to ensure there is a two-way flow of open and honest communication and governance.

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 the Spring Term 2027, (pending successful pre-employment 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 2026. As this is a secondment opportunity, the Governing Body will accept applications from existing Deputy Head Teachers who do not yet hold NPQH, however are working towards completion.

Key dates:
- Closing Date for applications: Monday 12th October 2026 at 11:59pm
- Shortlisting will take place on: Thursday 15th October 2026
- Dates for in person interviews at the School: Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd October 2026 (Successful candidates following day 1, will progress to day 2)

Prospective applicants are invited to visit the School. Visits can be arranged for Tuesday 6th October. Please contact Mrs Claire Riley, Head Teacher's Personal Assistant, on 01633 820103 to book a time slot.