Deputy Headteacher

Deputy Headteacher (Crickhowell High School)

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in the post of Deputy Headteacher at Crickhowell High School. If you are a current senior or middle leader with a passion for making a difference and have aspirations of collaboratively leading a school, this may be the role for you.

Crickhowell High School is an oversubscribed secondary school, with the largest Sixth Form in Powys. It is situated in the picturesque town of Crickhowell, nestled in the beautiful Usk Valley and lying to the south of the Black Mountains, approximately 5 miles from Abergavenny.

Learners, staff and Governors work incredibly hard to provide an excellent, balanced education, preparing our students to become world class citizens who strive to be the best that they can be. Crickhowell is a school that prides itself on ‘excellence through endeavour’ and we have high standards in all we do. We have three feeder primary school, however learners in Year 7 come from approximately 25 other primary schools outside our catchment area. We are a school of choice due to our high standards and commitment to inclusion and wellbeing.

We are looking for an exceptional leader who is committed to delivering excellent educational provision for all learners. We aim to ensure that engaging learning experiences, high performance teacher, strong wellbeing and the community of Crickhowell are at the centre of our school.

If you share our vision and have the relevant skills, experience and aspiration then we invite you to apply for this position.

If you would like to arrange a visit to the school then please contact Mrs Deb Shand, Headteacher’s Personal Assistant:

This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check

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