Deputy Headteacher - West School

Deputy Headteacher - West Monmouth School

Salary: Leadership Scale 19 - 23

To start in September 2026

The Governing Body is seeking to appoint an inspirational and committed Deputy Headteacher to join our senior leadership team. The specific areas of responsibility for this post will be determined upon appointment according to the skills, experience and interests of the successful candidate. However, the role will require the postholder to assume strategic and operational leadership for significant areas of the school's provision.

They will be required to evaluate the standards of provision in those areas rigorously, to plan for and deliver continuous improvement, and to facilitate necessary professional learning. They will also need to effectively lead and manage teams of teaching and support staff through the establishment and maintenance of positive relationships. We are therefore looking for an experienced senior leader with a proven track record of improving provision and outcomes at whole school level.

They should be familiar with a wide range of effective leadership strategies, be passionate about equity in education and committed to removing barriers to learner engagement in all ways possible. The role will also encompass general responsibilities within the senior leadership team such as line management and dealing with day-to-day wellbeing and behavioural issues - experience in these areas would therefore be beneficial.

West Monmouth is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive school serving Pontypool and the surrounding area. The school has expanded very rapidly in recent years and currently has around 1160 pupils on roll. West Monmouth has an excellent reputation within its community for both academic results and pastoral care and many pupils from outside our traditional catchment area have chosen to join us in recent years.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

You are required to be registered with the EWC - Education Workforce Council.

You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

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. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

We are a registered Disability Confident Employer and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager.

We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.