Headteacher - Group 5 ISR L30 to L36

RISCA COMMUNITY COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL

HEADTEACHER - GROUP 5 ISR L30 to L36

This advert has been extended as the Governing Body want to invite any prospective candidates to have the opportunity to visit the school for an Open Day.

Previous candidates need not apply as the short listing process has yet to take place.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

To commence 1st September 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter (pending all safeguarding and recruitment checks)

Applications are invited from dynamic, experienced, and suitably qualified teachers for the post of Headteacher of this Community focused secondary School. The school provides education for boys and girls between the ages of eleven and sixteen. There are currently 680 pupils on roll, including a special resource base which forms an integral part of the school.

Risca Community Comprehensive School is located in the town of Risca near Newport and in close proximity to the M4.

The school has recently been inspected and the report was published on the 28th November 2022

Governors see this as an exciting challenge for an enthusiastic and skilful leader. They are eager to appoint someone who has:

• A proven record of excellent classroom practice;
• Outstanding leadership and management skills;
• Good experience of providing for pupils with significant additional learning needs;
• A clear vision and high expectations for school improvement;
• Excellent personal and team building skills;
• Very good understanding of the skills curriculum and professional learning:
• A very positive attitude to innovation and change, and;
• A strong commitment to work closely with governors, parents and the wider community.

The Governors will provide good support for the successful candidate who will demonstrate a strong commitment to working closely with them to provide high quality leadership and the best possible education for children. 

Candidates are invited to attend an Open Day on the 31st January 2023 at 10am.

Closing date for applications is: 9th February 2023

Shortlisting will take place on: 15th February 2023

Interviews will be held on: 16th March 2023 and 17th March 2023    

Candidates wishing to apply should visit the Caerphilly County Borough Council website.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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.