Class Teacher (Foundation Phase) (Ysgol Calon y Dderwen)

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Class Teacher (Foundation Phase) (Ysgol Calon y Dderwen)
Job description
Ysgol Calon y Dderwen
Park Lane, Newtown, Powys. SY16 1EG
01686 626143
Email: office@calonydderwen.powys.sch.uk
(Foundation Phase) Class Teacher
Full Time; Fixed Term until March 27th 2026
Required for September 1st 2025
Number on role: 251
Ysgol Calon y Dderwen is a new English-medium Community Primary School
situated in the picturesque Mid-Wales market town of Newtown on the banks of the River Severn.
The Governing Body wish to appoint an enthusiastic and outstanding practitioner to join our team at this exciting stage of our school's journey.
The successful candidate will be highly motivated and able to form excellent
relationships with children, working in partnership with Senior Leaders and
colleagues. They will also have high standards of work ethic in terms of motivation, presentation, punctuality, professional standards and team work and have a positive sense of humour.
Our new member of teaching staff will:
• have an excellent working knowledge of the new Curriculum
• be an excellent classroom practitioner who inspires and encourages children to reach their full potential through high quality learning experiences
• have the enthusiasm energy and ability to motivate, challenge and support
others
• demonstrate excellent communication skills to work effectively in partnership with staff, parents, governors and the local community
• have excellent knowledge and understanding of skills development and
pedagogy from an early age
• have high expectations of achievement and a commitment to raising
standards
• have the enthusiasm to develop bilingualism (Welsh as a Second Language)
as well as energy towards the language and an eagerness to promote it
• demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively as an effective team member
• be adaptable, resourceful and innovative, able to adapt to the changing
education world.
Candidates are very welcome to contact Headteacher Mr Carl Hyde at the school to arrange a visit.
Completed application forms should be completed online or returned direct to the school by Friday 9th May 2025
Interviews will be held on week commencing 19th May