Deputy Head Teacher - Somerton Primary School
Salary: School Leadership L9 - L13, £61,705 - £68,090
Job information
Post No. POSN004262 - Deputy Head Teacher - Somerton Primary School
Starting 1st September 2025
Somerton Primary School – ‘Respectful, Safe, Successful’
The Governing Body of the Eveswell & Somerton Primary School Partnership are seeking to appoint a Deputy Head Teacher for Somerton Primary School. The longstanding Deputy Head has recently received a promotion and will be moving to another school.
Following our excellent Estyn Inspection in February 2024, the Governing Body is seeking to appoint a passionate, enthusiastic and outstanding professional, to assist the newly appointed Executive Head Teacher in leading this highly successful school. ESTYN recognised that “Both schools work together effectively to improve provision for pupils in a mutually beneficial way.” The Eveswell and Somerton Primary School Partnership allows both schools to provide excellent pastoral and learning experiences and enhances staff development.
In partnership with parents and the community, the Eveswell and Somerton Primary School Partnership aims to provide an inspiring learning environment that values and develops everyone.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit Somerton Primary School. If you would like to do so on Thursday 3rd April 2025 at 4:00pm, please contact Mrs C Orford (Executive Head Teacher) at somerton.primary@newportschools.wales to make arrangements.
The Governing Body are committed to appointing a Deputy Head Teacher who:
1. Demonstrates a passion and a high-level skill set for leading outstanding teaching and learning across the school.
2. Leads and promotes excellence, equity and high expectations of behaviour, deploying positive behaviour management strategies effectively and consistently.
3. Ensures that the well-being of all children is central to all that they do and builds a relationship of mutual respect with the pupils, parents, staff, wider community and the Governing Body.
4. Shows excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
5. Motivates, inspires and generates enthusiasm in a team environment and has a flexible and positive approach to challenge and change.
6. Owns a strong professional learning record and articulates aspirations for headship, being able to deputise for the head teacher on a regular basis.
7. Demonstrates a deep understanding of the Curriculum for Wales and its progression and assessment.
8. Understands how to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with additional needs or those who are multilingual, have particular talent or are vulnerable.
9. Brings energy, enthusiasm, positivity and drive to fulfil the role to the best of their ability at all times.
10. Prevents and removes barriers to learning to ensure our students are healthy, happy and resilient.
11. Routinely engages with pupils, parents and staff on setting and maintaining the behaviour culture and an environment where everyone feels safe and supported.
12. Is an inspirational leader who has a clear vision for the partnership.
THIS POST REQUIRES YOU TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE EWC.
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.
Governors will support the successful candidate to ensure the continuation and enhancement of this very successful federation. For more information, please visit our website: Eveswell and Somerton School Partnership.
Key Dates:
Closing date: Thursday 24th April
Shortlisting: Monday 28th April
Lesson observations scheduled for: 30th and 1st April (successful candidates will progress to interview stage)
Proposed dates for interview: Friday 2nd May 2025
Start date: September 1st 2025
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.
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 – Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd
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