Teacher with TLR - St Joseph's RC Primary School

Salary: MPS 2 - UPS 3 + TLR 2a - ( £33,731 - £51,942 ) + (£3,590)

Teacher with TLR - St Joseph's RC Primary School
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Post No. EDSCH01929.1 - Teacher with TLR - St Joseph's RC Primary School

The Governing Body of St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Primary School, Newport are seeking an experienced, passionate and innovative teacher to join our Senior Leadership Team with a Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) for Curriculum Design and Professional Learning.

Leadership Opportunity – M2 £33,731 - U3 £51,942 plus TLR 2a £3590

This is a permanent full-time post to start in January 2026 or as soon after.
St. Joseph’s is a thriving, friendly school dedicated to the success of its children. We provide full-time education, currently for 210 pupils between the ages of 4 and 11 years. We are a Roman Catholic, Voluntary Aided school in the trusteeship of the Archdiocese of Cardiff and Menevia.

Senior Leadership Team (SLT) Role: Curriculum Design & Professional Learning

About the Role:
This is a unique opportunity to lead on the development of a rich, inclusive, and ambitious curriculum that reflects our Catholic values and meets the needs of all learners. You will also champion professional development across the school, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the strategic design and implementation of the whole-school curriculum and assessment strategies.
- Ensure curriculum coherence, progression, and impact across all key stages.
- Drive high-quality professional learning, mentoring, and coaching for staff.
- Collaborate with subject leaders to embed best practice and innovation and training
- Monitor and evaluate teaching and learning to inform school improvement.

We’re Looking For Someone Who:
- Is an experienced and inspirational teacher with a strong track record of impact.
- Has a deep understanding of curriculum theory and pedagogy.
- Is committed to the professional growth of others and thrives on collaboration.
- Demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Shares our Catholic ethos and values.

What We Offer:
- A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team.
- Opportunities for further leadership development.
- A vibrant school community with enthusiastic learners and dedicated staff.
- A chance to make a lasting difference in a school committed to excellence.
- Reduced class teaching timetable

Closing Date: 10th November 2025 (noon) Shortlisting:11th November 2025
Interviews and Classroom Observations: week beginning: 17th November 2025
Start Date: January 2026

If you wish to visit the school, please email the Headteacher, Tara Lynch to arrange on the email below
stjosephsrc.primary@newportschools.wales or call 01633 631658

Applications need to be completed on the Catholic Education Service Senior Leadership Application Form –
From this website https://www.catholiceducation.org.uk/resources/model-application-forms and returned to stjosephsrc.primary@newportschools.wales

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post requires registration with the EWC - Education Workforce Council

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 – Ein Gwerthoedd, Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd