THE DETAILS:
  • Location: Newport,
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Salary Type: Annual
  • Language: English

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Class Teacher

Newport City Council
Class Teacher
Job information
Post No. EPT0346.5 - Class Teacher - High Cross Primary School

Thursday & Friday 8.30 – 3.30pm (Contractual hours 40%. Term time only, Part-time, Fixed term until July 2024.

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional candidate who will work as part of a successful team at High Cross Primary School. The Head teacher and Governing Body is looking to appoint a Class teacher to work in this busy and highly rewarding school. High Cross Primary is a thriving school for pupils aged 3-11 years which is situated in the area of Bassaleg, just north of Newport. There are currently 260 pupils on roll.

At High Cross Primary we have the highest expectations of our pupils and staff to ensure that everyone succeeds academically, socially and emotionally. We are fully committed to achieving our school motto ‘Together we grow and shine.’

We are seeking to appoint an innovative and inspirational Class teacher for 2 days a week (Thursday and Friday) in upper KS2. The successful candidate will be committed to teaching and learning of the highest standard, to further the success of our primary school and ensure the best opportunities are provided for all children.

We are looking for somebody who:

• Is an outstanding practitioner to further enhance the excellent teaching at High Cross.

• Is a committed team player and role model with proven ability to lead, challenge and empower children and colleagues.

• Is passionate about providing authentic learning opportunities for all children with an inspiring, creative curriculum.

• Is able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of the Curriculum for Wales.

• Is innovative, reflective and flexible in their approach

• Is enthusiastic, motivated, and caring.

• Is able to embrace community partnerships.

• Is able to identify areas of improvement and contribute creatively to help to continue to improve our school

• Has an excellent understanding of ICT both as a teaching and learning tool

Newly Qualified Teachers (NQTs) are welcome to apply.

The appointment process will involve an interview with members of the school leadership team and a lesson observation.

For further information about this post, please contact Mrs Pegington (Headteacher) on 01633 895472 or alternatively 01633 920 390

Applications

Closing Date: Friday 24th November 2023
Shortlisting: Monday 27th November 2023
Interviews and Lesson Observations: Wednesday 29th November 2023
Start date: As soon as possible

The Governing Body and Local Authority are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

THIS POST REQUIRES YOU TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE EWC

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Check (formerly CRB).

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or 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 the minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Our values – Courageous, Positive and Responsible
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