Classroom Teacher and Professional Development Lead

Classroom Teacher and Professional Development Lead
Job description
Name of school: Blackwood Primary School

Job Title: Classroom Teacher and Professional Development Lead

Grade: TM02 / UPS 3 + TLR2 2

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

Contract: Fulltime 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:

• To lead and deliver a high quality, inclusive professional development strategy for staff which allows their practice to flourish, using pedagogical strategies that secure outstanding outcomes for young people
• Use evidence based professional learning models to further develop a culture of learning at all levels and supporting programmes that engage pupil voice in developing best practices
• Work with school leaders responsible for curriculum development, progression and assessment, supporting leaders by informing curriculum decisions from a learning model perspective.
• using research to inform and guide staff in the implementation of high quality pedagogical principles and to evidence and evaluate their impact; to focus on impact that most supports and benefits underperforming groups
• 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

Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 15th June, successful candidates will be informed of a lesson observation time to be held on either Tuesday 20 th June or Wednesday 21 st June. Candidates with successful observations will be invited to interview on Friday 23 rd June.

With a start date of September 2023 pending completion of pre-employment checks, please ensure that your governing body has accepted early release of your contract if you are successful at interview.

Closing date: Wednesday 14th June 2023

View the Job Description and Person Specification.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

To request an application form please contact the school directly on 01495224111 Completed application forms should be returned to Mrs K Davies Headteacher, at blackwoodprimary@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk or printed and posted to Mrs. K Davies, Blackwood Primary School, Apollo Way, Blackwood, NP12 1WA .

Alternatively, please apply via Eteach.

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

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.