The Superhead will become head at Ilfracombe College

Brecon High School head teacher Colin Eves was brought in by the local education authority to turn things around at Newtown High School after its head teacher Dr Glyn Hughes went on leave in April.

Mr Eves was in charge of both schools but the day-to-day running at Brecon had been in the hands of its deputy heads.

But in July the "superhead" took up a new post with the authority's advisory team, which meant he would stay at Newtown to oversee an action plan to try and sort out the school's problems.

We hope the situation at Newtown will be resolved before Mr Eves leaves the high school at the end of the year Powys council spokesman

But now Mr Eves has been appointed as head teacher at Ilfracombe College in North Devon.

He will take up his new post next January.

"We hope the situation at Newtown will be resolved before Mr Eves leaves the high school at the end of the year," said a county council spokesman.

Mr Eves took over at Newtown High School in the wake of an Estyn inspection team's report which criticised the school.

An action plan is now in force at Newtown High School

Poor teaching standards, leadership and pupil behaviour were highlighted in the report.

Within a month of taking over, Mr Eves submitted an action plan to Estyn, which was accepted and is now being implemented.

His master plan to improve discipline included insisting on full school uniform being worn by pupils, banning them from leaving the school, and only allowing students to wear limited jewellery.

He also liaised with shopkeepers who are now bringing their products into the school - these include a chip shop, a serving area for the local Spar and post office.

"Mr Eves will remain at Newtown High School for another school term before he takes up a new teaching post in January," said the spokesman.

When asked if Newtown's head teacher Glyn Jones would return from sick leave to resume his work next year, the spokesman said that discussions on this matter were on-going.

He added that Mr Eves was away on holiday and was unavailable for comment on Monday.

Brian Harris, Newtown High School's chairman of Governors was also unavailable for comment on Monday.