Class Teacher Somerton Primary School

Salary: M2 - UPS3 £32,433 - £49,944

Class Teacher Somerton Primary School
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Post No. POSN000294 - Class Teacher - Somerton Primary School

Required for: 1st September 2025

Somerton Primary School is seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher to join our nurturing school. As a medium sized school, with a strong community focus and a school which is embracing the development of the Curriculum for Wales, you will join a supportive and successful team. The school works closely with its partner school, Eveswell Primary, to ensure high quality staff development and unique opportunities to learn from, and share practice, across more than one school. As such, you will be supported and encouraged to be part of a large team with a strong vision for excellence and an ambitious approach to achieving the best for all pupils at our two schools.

You will be someone who is passionate and highly motivated to achieve the best outcomes and you will have the vision to create an outstanding educational environment in either school.

The Governing Body are committed to appointing teachers who:

• Have a genuine commitment and enthusiasm for teaching and learning
• Have a track record in delivering successful outcomes for learners within a nurturing and caring environment
• Have confidence and determination along with being an effective team player
• Are forward thinking, imaginative and visionary, and keen to innovate and improve their teaching
• Are able to build a relationship of mutual respect with the pupils, parents, staff and the Governing Body
• Will develop our commitment to working positively with parents, carers, the local authority and other outside agencies
• Demonstrate and promote excellence, equality and high expectations for all
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills
• Promote the Welsh language at every opportunity

Closing Date for Applications: Thursday 15th May
Shortlisting: Monday 19th May 2025

Lesson observations: 3rd June 2025. If successful the candidates will be put through to an interview in the afternoon.

We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide appropriate documents such as your full birth certificate/passport/work permit in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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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