Teacher (LRC) - Neyland Community School

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Job Description

Teacher, Primary Learning Resource Centre

ALN Allowance

Permanent

From January 2025

The Governors of Neyland Community School are seeking to appoint a Primary and/or Early Years Qualified Teacher to work alongside the Senior Leadership Team to develop our new primary school Learning Resource Centre (LRC).

This is an amazing opportunity to be part of a very special part of our journey.

The successful candidate would be expected to contribute to the establishment of a team of highly motivated professionals who will work collaboratively to raise standards at all levels. The applicant must create a positive, nurturing environment where pupils are encouraged to meet their potential. Specialist training will be made available.

Applicants must be an excellent classroom practitioner who:

• Can effectively lead and develop specialist resource base programmes for younger children with complex ALN
• Is able to differentiate and facilitate learning to the highest standards
• Will build positive relationships with all learners, their families, the LRC team and the wider school community
• Has the ability to create a supportive, welcoming, and well-ordered classroom environment
• Has knowledge and understanding of the 2018 ALN reform and Code of Practice

The successful candidate will be highly motivated with high expectations for pupils' learning. Knowledge of pre-progression steps and PS 1&2 are essential along with a range of strategies to engage all learners at a variety of developmental levels.

We can offer a warm, nurturing school community underpinned by a strong ethos and the support of a hardworking, committed team of staff and governors. This is a wonderful opportunity to be part of and to shape the practice in our school.

Our recent successful Estyn Inspection (March 2023) noted many strengths ;

Neyland Community School is a place where pupils, staff and families feel welcomed and supported. A notable strength of the school is the strong caring ethos and the trust and respect between pupils and staff. School leaders have developed a positive culture of teamwork amongst the staff and the local community. The school provides a rich, broad and balanced range of learning experiences and additional provision.

At our school we talk about 'going above and beyond' and actively demonstrate this to our children, families and community. It is key that the successful applicant is part of this and demonstrates skills to actively become part of our positive and caring ethos whilst providing rich learning experiences to our pupils.

If you require further information about the role then please contact the Headteacher on HewittC30@Hwbcymru.net or to arrange a visit.

Please also take a look at our school website https://neylandcommunity-school.co.uk/home and our Facebook Page to learn more about our effective school.

Closing Date: Monday 8 th July 2024

Shortlisting: Tuesday 9 th July 2024

Interviews and Lesson Observations: week beginning 15 th July 2024

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

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Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council's Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

• Please contact the Recruitment Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online or require support by emailing recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk .
• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2023.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are not needed. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.