Primary Teacher (non-class based)
Full Time
Main Pay Scale
Start date: Autumn 2024
Fixed Term until August 2025 (initially)
Newlands Primary School – ‘No Child Left Behind’
Newlands Primary is a fantastic school to work in where we are all passionate about ensuring every child and member of staff achieves their full potential. We are a ‘Good’ school – “The vision of ‘no child left behind’ is at the centre of the school’s highly inclusive work.” (Ofsted –March 2024). We have children who love to learn, a very nurturing approach and we believe our children deserve the very best teachers who make learning magical. Our staff team is highly skilled, hardworking and dedicated to making a difference in our inclusive school setting. Along with this, we have a fantastic building, incredible IT facilities and extensive outdoor learning spaces.
We are looking for a full time teacher to work across the school to teach interventions for children’s learning, to provide cover for teacher release/PPA/CPD and to cover unexpected staff absence.
You will need to be experienced, flexible and able to teach effectively across the primary age range (in particular Y1-Y5).
We are committed to creating an inclusive, nurturing and creative learning environment for our children and our staff have high expectations for all children. You will be working alongside a staff team striving to ensure children make accelerated progress in their learning. This role requires flexibility, curriculum knowledge, strong relationship building and confident behaviour management.
The ideal candidate will:
• Hold QTS
• Have a proven track record of securing high standards in learning
• Have a passion for working with children and for supporting them to succeed
• Have high expectations with regard to learning and behaviour
• Have excellent primary curriculum subject knowledge, including early reading & phonics
• Be able to plan, deliver and assess learning in conjunction with class teachers
• Be highly motivated and able to organise their time effectively
• Have a clear understanding of assessment for learning in order to address misconceptions
• Be able to provide effective feedback to children to improve their learning
• Be able to work well as part of a team
• Be able to communicate effectively
• Be committed to high standards of personal and professional development
• Have a secure understanding of safeguarding legislation and guidance
• Be positive, calm and caring and be able to sensitively support and challenge children
Are you:
• A keen and creative teacher who is passionate about learning?
• Able to build strong relationships, to inspire and motivate learners and personalise learning?
• A team player wanting to join a school with a learning community where everyone is valued?
We will offer you:
• Wonderful children, staff and community
• An exciting curriculum and stimulating, inclusive environment
• Dedicated PPA time, a flexible role to support work/life balance
• Excellent CPD and support from our team and the Bridge Education Trust (Southampton)
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Informal enquiries and visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact us for an appointment to look round (from week beg 2nd Sept 2024).
Closing Date: Friday 13th September 2024
All applications must be sent to businessmanager@newlandsprimary.co.uk using the Southampton City Application Form, and are to be received by 12 noon on the closing date to be considered.