Class Teacher Tredegar Park PrimaryCouncil

Post No. EPT0181.4 - Teacher

The children, staff and Governing Body of Tredegar Park Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and inspirational teacher to join the school team in January 2027.

We are looking for someone with passion and dedication in order to help us on our journey to provide the best quality education for all at Tredegar Park Primary School.

We are looking for candidates who have a genuine interest for learning and teaching. We want this candidate to share our passion for developing pedagogy that matches our vision and aims. We are looking for a teacher who will lead by example and will show resilience during challenging times and also someone who won’t be afraid to ask for support.

As part of the role, the successful candidate will fully engage in the life of the school. We are looking for a candidate who will proactively seek professional learning opportunities in order to refine their pedagogy but also to bring in fresh ideas to support the ongoing development of the school.

For the first year, we are looking for someone to lead on outdoor learning. We are looking for someone who enjoys the great outdoors as the successful candidate will carry out PPA sessions in our forest. This role may change in future years, depending on the needs of the school.

All staff play a really important role in the life of Tredegar Park Primary School. We would like to appoint individuals who:

- Are able to develop excellent working relationships with all pupils, Governing Body members, staff and parents/carers.
- Are dedicated to the social, emotional and mental wellbeing of all pupils.
- Have high expectations of what all pupils can achieve and who will invest heavily in supporting them to reach their full potential.
- Are positive and respectful and reflect regularly on their practice in order to improve professionally.
- Have strong behaviour management strategies.

Closing Date: Sunday 1st November 2026

Shortlisting Date: Monday 2nd November 2026

Interview Date: Friday 6th November 2026

Start Date: Monday 4th January 2027

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 position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS)

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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 it serves and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented in the city. Selection will be based on the ability and skills required to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for the right to work. Applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

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

Position type: Full time