Classroom Teacher + TLR - Blackwood Primary School

Classroom Teacher + TLR - Blackwood Primary School
Job description
Blackwood Primary School

Job Title: Classroom Teacher with ALNCo Responsibilities

Grade: MPS/UPS + TLR2 Point 2 £3,090

Start date: 1 st September 2023 (Pending pre-employment and safeguarding checks)

Contract: Full Time and Permanent

Blackwood Primary School is a nurturing learning organisation at the heart of the community which prides itself on an inclusive, engaging environment, both indoors and out. The voice of every individual is valued and their individuality is encouraged to flourish. Everyone is supported to take ownership of their own learning so they are equipped to meet their full potential within a safe, secure and stimulating environment.

You will be part of a forward thinking, dynamic, committed, supportive and friendly team. As a professional learning lead school we pride ourselves on inspiring and empowering pupils and staff to thrive and grow to take ownership of their future. As a lead partnership school we work alongside Cardiff Met to support the Initial Teaching programme through professional discussion, research and enquiry, mentoring and coaching.

We are seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, and committed practitioner who:

• demonstrates a high aptitude and knowledge of the Additional Learning Needs transformation and code of working practices in Wales
• can effectively lead ALN throughout the school and review the guidance, support and strategies employed to meet the needs of pupils with Additional Learning Needs
• plans and delivers high quality teaching and learning, with an ability to inspire a love of learning in children, facilitating learning to the highest standards
• can work well in a team and independently, demonstrating strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• able to communicate pupil progress, building good relationships with children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community
• has proven experience of creating a supportive and well-ordered environment for learners to ensure pupils are able to access the support they require from school and external agencies

View the Job Description and Person Specification click here

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion or ask questions about the post, this can be requested/submitted to the headteacher Mrs K Davies by contacting the school on 01495 224111 or blackwoodprimary@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk

To apply for this post application forms are available from: eTeach or from contacting the school. Please complete the application form electronically and email completed application forms to blackwoodprimary@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk or printed and posted to Mrs. K Davies, Blackwood Primary School, Apollo Way, Blackwood, NP12 1WA.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Shortlisting will take place on Friday 19 th May 2023 with lesson observations date to be confirmed with candidates to be held during week beginning Monday 22 nd May 2023. Candidates with successful observations will be invited to interview on Wednesday 24 th May 2023.

Closing date: Thursday 18 th May 2023 at 12 noon

Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014 all Learning Support staff in schools, (which includes the post referred to herein), must be registered with the Education Workforce Council for Wales (EWC) from 1 April 2016.

Your employment will be subject to satisfactory documentary evidence of registration, and continuing registration, as a Learning Support Assistant with the EWC.

Information on how to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) can be found on the following website http://www.ewc.wales/ or by telephoning, 02920 460099. It is your responsibility to ensure you register and continue to register as part of your terms and conditions of employment.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

This post is 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.

If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk for further information.