Newton Primary School : Full Time Temporary Teacher

Newton Primary School
Slade Road, Newton
Swansea, SA3 4UE
Headteacher: Mr Gareth Thomas
(est. 1860)
"Discovery, Learning, Friendship."
Telephone: 01792 369826
Newton.Primary.School@swansea-edunet.gov.uk
http://www.newtonprimaryschoolswansea.co.uk

Newton Primary School is situated in the village of Newton, in the area of Mumbles and at the gateway to the Gower Peninsula, the UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The school has extensive grounds consisting of playgrounds, sports fields and wooded areas. The physical environment of the school supports excellent opportunities for outdoor learning.

We are extremely proud of our children, staff, and school. The experienced and dedicated teaching team are committed to providing a high standard of education in a safe and caring environment. We aim to provide excellent learning opportunities and pastoral care necessary to facilitate their development to happy, healthy, and confident individuals, prepared for the excitement of life ahead.

The children, staff and Governors of Newton Primary are looking for a passionate, innovative, and inspirational teacher to join our happy, caring, and inclusive school. They will need the necessary professional skills to build on the solid foundations and excellent relationships that already exist in the school, continuing the high standards and fulfilling our motto of "Discovery, Learning, Friendship".

The successful candidate must be a dynamic, resilient and innovative teacher who will help to grow the existing vision for the school whilst immersing themselves in the school community.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner
• Be creative and able to inspire learning beyond the classroom
• Embrace the use of Welsh language and inspire children to learn Welsh
• Have a clear understanding of the pedagogical principals that underpin Curriculum for Wales 2022
• Be someone who works extremely well as part of a team
• Have high expectations for the learning, behaviour and care of all pupils
• Be someone who is committed, hard-working and keen to offer to the wider life of the school
• Have good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• A desire to promote independent learning, innovative approaches and a high level of learner engagement
• An understanding of a concept led curriculum
• Have effective ICT skills and can use these to enhance learning
• Be willing to lead within an area of learning
• Be willing to provide children with extra-curricular opportunities

In return, we can offer you:

• Opportunity to be part of a professional, happy, motivated and caring staff team.
• Happy, engaged children who enjoy learning and wider opportunities.
• Opportunities to be involved in developing the school's approach to new initiatives.
• Caring, nurturing environment that allows all pupils to develop positive aspirations and achieve high standards.
• Supportive and engaged parents.
• Dedicated and experienced governors.
• A commitment to ongoing professional learning at all levels.
• An environment to work innovatively in line with the Curriculum for Wales.

All prospective applicants are invited to attend a tour of the school, at 4pm Thursday 22 May 2025. There will be limited spaces available therefore a space must be booked in advance. This can be done by contacting the school office on 01792 369826.

As part of the interview process, shortlisted applicants will be required to demonstrate their excellent teaching through lesson observations.

Application forms can be obtained from Swansea.gov.uk . Completed forms should be returned to newton.primary.school@swansea-edunet.gov.uk for the attention of the head teacher.

Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Applicants must be registered with the EWC before employment starts.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of the children and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful applicant.

Application form - primary, secondary, special teachers ( Word doc, 117 KB )

Newton Primary - Full-time temporary Teacher Personal Specification ( PDF, 147 KB )

Newton Primary School - Job Description - Teacher MPS ( PDF, 164 KB )

Tour of School: 4pm Tuesday 4 June 2025
Closing Date: Monday 9 June 2025 (Midday)
Shortlisting: Wednesday 11 June 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 24 June 2025
Required to start: Monday 1 September 2025