Lead Primary School Teacher

JOB TYPE:

Full-time, Permanent from September 2024.

We are working in partnership with Monmouthshire Council to source a Welsh Speaking Lead Teacher at a state-of-the-art school, with plans to extend the site year on year until 2032. You will have the opportunity to mentor and guide a team of educators, offering ongoing support to the staffing team as well as planning and delivering your own lessons.

The school aims to support a broader Strategic Plan with the Welsh Government to grow the demand for Welsh medium education across the county. This is your chance to have an influential impact on your local area, as well as inspiring the younger generation.

Your new school:

The new site will welcome pupils from Monmouth and the surrounding areas, initially offering full days for 3- and 4-year-olds in line with the school opening hours, 08:30 to 15:30. Following the next academic year, the school will have a Cylch Meithrin which is able to provide childcare for 2-year-olds, with the nursery then reverting to part time sessions of 2 ½ hours a day.

50-minute drive from Cardiff, 20 minutes from Newport and 30 minutes from Cwmbran.

Your responsibilities:

- Develop and create a programme suitable for children ages 2-4, with the view for this to extend up to year 6.

- Maintain a clean and tidy learning environment consistent with the Local Authority’s standards.

- Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities following the National Curriculum.

- Communicate with parents regularly to better understand the children’s background, as well as update on class progress.

Requirements

- Proven experience as a Primary Teacher, holding valid QTS.

- Excellent knowledge and understanding of child development, the National Curriculum and Foundation and KS1 teaching methods.

- Sound communication and instructional skills.

- A children’s enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to undergo a check.

Benefits

GRADE/SALARY:

Teachers’ Pay Scale (including UPS3 where applicable) plus TLR 2 allowance (£3,271)

HOURS: Full time 32.5 hours, Monday to Friday.

Child and Adult Protection are key priorities for the School and Council. We aim to support children and adults at risk to be as safe as they can and to fulfil their potential. You are responsible for playing your part in the well-being, safety and protection of children and adults at risk. You will have a responsibility to participate in training to the appropriate level of safeguarding and have a duty to fulfil your personal responsibilities for safeguarding.

Please contact me directly on 02920 697129 or lauren.davies@equaleducationpartners.com for further information.