Classroom Teacher - St Joseph's RC Primary School

Cyflog: TMS 2 - UPS 3 - (£33,731.00 - £51,942.00) per annum

Classroom Teacher - St Joseph's RC Primary School
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Post No. EPT0926.2 - Classroom Teacher - St Joseph's RC Primary School

The Headteacher and Governing Body of St Joseph’s RC Primary School are looking for an exceptional, innovative, vibrant practitioner who is committed to children's learning, wellbeing and the raising of standards. We are a creative and forward-thinking school with a highly committed, dedicated and hardworking team.

This is a permanent full-time post to start in January 2026 or as soon after.

The successful candidate will need to:
- be supportive of our Catholic ethos.
- have outstanding classroom practice and the ability to motivate and engage learners;
- be inspiring, creative, caring and full of enthusiasm;
- be highly motivated and hold equally high expectations of our children's achievements, their behaviour and skill development;
- work effectively as a member of our strong school team and contribute fully to the life of the school including extracurricular activities;
- lead an area of learning;
- establish and maintain positive relationships with our parents and carers, members of our Governing Body and our wider community;
- be able to effectively use ICT to enhance our children's learning; and be fully committed to promoting Welsh 2nd Language and the well-being of our pupils.

We can offer:
- a position within our successful and improving school, which has a clear vision for its future and strategic plans for continued improvement and success;
- children who are well behaved, motivated and enthusiastic; and
- excellent opportunities for professional development.

Closing Date: 10th November 2025
Shortlisting: 11th November 2025
Lesson Observations & Interviews: week beginning 17th November 2025

For visits to the school please call the Headteacher, Tara Lynch to arrange a time on 01633 631658

Applications need to be completed on the Catholic Education Service Teacher Application Form –
From this website https://www.catholiceducation.org.uk/resources/model-application-forms and returned to stjosephsrc.primary@newportschools.wales

Where possible, lesson observations will take place at candidate’s current school. Where this is not possible, they will take place at St Joseph’s RC Primary School. These will take place following shortlisting.

This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post requires registration with the EWC - Education Workforce Council

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 that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

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