Salary: Mainscale
Class Teacher (KS2) (Ysgol Calon y Dderwen)
Job description
Ysgol Calon y Dderwen
Park Lane, Newtown, Powys SY16 1EG
Tel: 01686 626303
Email: office@calonydderwen.powys.sch.uk
Key Stage 2 Class Teacher (Year 3/4/5)
Full-time | PERMANENT
Required from January 2027 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
Number on Roll: 315
The Governing Body of Ysgol Calon y Dderwen is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and outstanding practitioner to join our dedicated team at an exciting stage in our school's journey. We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about providing high-quality learning experiences and who shares our commitment to ensuring that every child achieves their full potential.
The successful candidate will:
- Have an excellent knowledge and understanding of the Curriculum for Wales.
- Be an outstanding classroom practitioner who inspires, motivates and challenges learners.
- Demonstrate a commitment to high standards of teaching, learning and pupil achievement.
- Have a strong understanding of effective pedagogy and skills progression.
- Possess the enthusiasm, energy and ability to motivate, support and work collaboratively with others.
- Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective partnerships with pupils, parents, staff, governors and the wider community.
- Have high expectations of all learners and a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Have a proven ability to establish and maintain high standards of behaviour through positive, consistent and effective behaviour management strategies, fostering a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
- Have good Welsh language skills and the ability to promote bilingualism through Welsh as a Second Language, alongside a genuine enthusiasm for the Welsh language and culture.
- Be an effective team player who values collaboration and professional learning.
- Be adaptable, resourceful and innovative in responding to the evolving educational landscape.
We can offer:
- Enthusiastic, happy and engaged learners.
- A welcoming, caring and inclusive school community.
- A dedicated, supportive and experienced staff team.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- A school committed to wellbeing, collaboration and continuous improvement.
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