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Applications are invited from candidates for this unique and exciting opportunity to be the Deputy Headteacher at Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Gwenlli. In partnership with parents and the community, Ysgol Gymraeg Nant Gwenlli is strongly committed to the Welsh language and the culture of Wales, and its aim is to provide an inspiring Welsh-medium learning environment and create a safe and happy community within the school.

The school is currently in Caerleon but will move to the centre of Newport in the Pillgwenlly area in April 2025.

The school’s motto is: Law yn Llaw fe Hwyliwn Dros y Tonnau. Our families will settle in a safe place, somewhere to drop anchor and grow within the Pillgwenlly community, ready to sail into the future.

For more information, see our X account: @NantGwenlli and our website: www.nantgwenlli.cymru

The Governing Body is committed to appointing a Deputy Headteacher who is:

• An inspirational leader with a clear vision for our school, maintaining and developing the ethos of education in Wales
• Aspiring for excellence, nurturing and developing our pupils to reach their full potential
• Possessing proven leadership, management, communication and interpersonal skills to promote effective teamwork
• Demonstrates and promotes equality and high expectations in terms of achievement and behaviour
• Able to build respectful relationships with pupils, parents, the community, staff and the Governing Body
• Seeks to develop strong collaboration arrangements with all partners and organisations that support the school

The governors will support the successful candidate in every aspect of school life to ensure the continuity and improvement of this very successful school.

Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the school on 20/3/25. If you would like to come, please contact Jennifer Maude at ysgol.gymraegnantgwenlli@ysgolioncasnewydd.cymru to confirm your attendance.

Key Dates
Closing date: March 26th, 2025
Shortlisting: March 27th, 2025

School visit for lesson observation — week beginning March 31st, 2025

Proposed interview dates: April 7th and 8th, 2025

Start Date: September 2025

We must 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 carried out on all applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

To apply for this role, visit our website: www.newport.gov.uk/cy/Council-Democracy/Council-jobs/Council-Jobs-landing.aspx

YOU MUST REGISTER WITH CGA FOR THIS ROLE

We welcome applications for all our jobs in Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than one submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards having a workforce that is more representative of the population we serve, and applications from people from ethnic minority communities represented in (or living in) the city are especially welcomed. Appointments will be made based on the ability and skills to perform the role.

At present, Newport City Council does not support applicants in obtaining the right to work in the UK. Before applying for a job, you should 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 gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda’n gilydd