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Post No. EDS01258.4 - LRB Primary School Teacher St Andrew's Primary School
There’s no place like St. Andrew’s!
We truly believe that there’s no place like St. Andrew’s! We provide the very best opportunities for all our pupils, to engage them through first-hand experiences and to enrich their curriculum as widely as possible. We work together to create an environment for learning, through a blended approach, that allows our children to be happy and safe; an environment that allows stimulating, interactive, experiential play and learning opportunities fit for the 21st Century. St. Andrew’s prides itself on being at the heart of its community; situated on the eastern side of Newport it is a large primary school (capacity for 740 pupils) that serves an area that is socially disadvantaged. At St. Andrew’s, one strength is the positive ethos and team spirit; we believe that diversity is a strength, to be respected and celebrated by all those who learn, teach and visit here. St. Andrew’s Primary School’s ethos and high-quality inclusion for pupils with ALN are a significant strength of the school. We aim to ensure that everyone has the same chances and opportunities irrespective of race, sex, class or disability. Our school motto is ‘Learning together, we reach for the stars’.
The Head Teacher, children, staff and Governing Body of St. Andrew’s Primary School are looking for a primary school teacher, who is an exceptional, highly-motivated, innovative, creative practitioner and is committed to children's learning, wellbeing and the raising of standards. We are a vibrant forward thinking school with a highly committed, dedicated and hard-working team who strive towards achieving the highest standards for all our children.
We are seeking excellent practitioners who have:
The ability to inspire children to have a love of learning.
High expectations and a drive to raise standards.
Enthusiasm and a commitment to professional development.
Total dedication to the inclusion of all pupils.
High aspirations for developing pupil participation in the planning process of learning via a practical, hands-on, real life skills based curriculum.
A keen interest in extra-curricular activities.
A clear understanding of skills based curriculum, in particular the Literacy and Numeracy Framework.
The ability to teach Welsh as a second language.
The ability to contribute to the development and improvement of the school as a whole.
Expertise in digital learning.
An understanding of teaching children with English as an additional language.
The ability to develop children to be reflective learners.
A good understanding of both Foundation Phase and a skills based curriculum at Key Stage 2.
The job is initially to be based in a specialist Learning Resource Base mixed age KS2 class this academic year.
THIS POST REQUIRES YOU TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE EWC
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
Post No. EDS01258.4 - LRB Primary School Teacher St Andrew's Primary School
There’s no place like St. Andrew’s!
We truly believe that there’s no place like St. Andrew’s! We provide the very best opportunities for all our pupils, to engage them through first-hand experiences and to enrich their curriculum as widely as possible. We work together to create an environment for learning, through a blended approach, that allows our children to be happy and safe; an environment that allows stimulating, interactive, experiential play and learning opportunities fit for the 21st Century. St. Andrew’s prides itself on being at the heart of its community; situated on the eastern side of Newport it is a large primary school (capacity for 740 pupils) that serves an area that is socially disadvantaged. At St. Andrew’s, one strength is the positive ethos and team spirit; we believe that diversity is a strength, to be respected and celebrated by all those who learn, teach and visit here. St. Andrew’s Primary School’s ethos and high-quality inclusion for pupils with ALN are a significant strength of the school. We aim to ensure that everyone has the same chances and opportunities irrespective of race, sex, class or disability. Our school motto is ‘Learning together, we reach for the stars’.
The Head Teacher, children, staff and Governing Body of St. Andrew’s Primary School are looking for a primary school teacher, who is an exceptional, highly-motivated, innovative, creative practitioner and is committed to children's learning, wellbeing and the raising of standards. We are a vibrant forward thinking school with a highly committed, dedicated and hard-working team who strive towards achieving the highest standards for all our children.
We are seeking excellent practitioners who have:
The ability to inspire children to have a love of learning.
High expectations and a drive to raise standards.
Enthusiasm and a commitment to professional development.
Total dedication to the inclusion of all pupils.
High aspirations for developing pupil participation in the planning process of learning via a practical, hands-on, real life skills based curriculum.
A keen interest in extra-curricular activities.
A clear understanding of skills based curriculum, in particular the Literacy and Numeracy Framework.
The ability to teach Welsh as a second language.
The ability to contribute to the development and improvement of the school as a whole.
Expertise in digital learning.
An understanding of teaching children with English as an additional language.
The ability to develop children to be reflective learners.
A good understanding of both Foundation Phase and a skills based curriculum at Key Stage 2.
The job is initially to be based in a specialist Learning Resource Base mixed age KS2 class this academic year.
THIS POST REQUIRES YOU TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE EWC
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
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The LRB Primary School Teacher St Andrew's Primary School position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Newport offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.
