Leader of Teaching & Learning for LLC - Charles Williams CIW Primary School

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Leader of Teaching & Learning for LLC - Charles Williams CIW Primary School
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Post No. EDS01313.2 - Leader of Teaching & Learning for Languages, Literacy and Communication - Charles Williams CIW Primary School

Start Date: September 2025

Charles Williams Church in Wales Primary School is seeking to appoint a Leader of Teaching and Learning with a specialism in Languages, Literacy and Communication – a leadership role for an excellent practitioner who has a passion for developing our pupils' oracy, reading and writing skills.

All members of our school work together to ensure wellbeing and Christian values are at the heart of what we do. We are committed to creating a happy and inclusive learning environment where we support each other to thrive and where success is celebrated.

We are looking for a primary teacher who:

- is a forward-thinking, excellent practitioner;

- is enthusiastic, motivated, caring and able to nurture children to achieve their potential;

- is passionate about providing inspiring, authentic and challenging learning opportunities for all pupils, which enhances their literacy, numeracy, and digital skills across the curriculum;

- is committed to supporting our children to know and understand themselves as learners;

- is able to contribute to our curriculum design based on the Curriculum for Wales,

- is a committed team player and role model with proven ability to lead and empower children and colleagues;

- is able to demonstrate and promote excellence, equality and high expectations of achievement and behaviour;

- is committed to their own professional learning and development;

- is committed to supporting the school’s Christian values;

- is able to build a relationship of mutual respect with the pupils, parents, staff, governors, the Diocese of Monmouth and the Charles Williams Trust, and

- is able to bring passion, energy, enthusiasm and be driven to fulfil the role to the best of their ability.

Within their supporting statement, applicants should state their curriculum strengths and interests.

The appointment process will involve a lesson observation at the candidate's own school, following which, successful candidates will be invited to attend an interview with the Headteacher and Governing Body.

The Governing Body and Local Authority are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

THIS POST REQUIRES YOU TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE EWC.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS).

Closing date: Monday 5th May 2025
Observation Dates: w/c Tuesday 6th May 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 14th May 2025

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

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already 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 gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd