Post No. EC0846 - Caretaker - Job Share - Bassaleg School
Fixed Term Contract until 30th April 2025, Job Share, 18 hours 30 minutes per week
Bassaleg School Governing Body are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and efficient Caretaker to join the site team as part of a job share and oversee community use of the school in evenings and on weekends. The successful candidate will report to the Director of Business and Site Manager and will have responsibility for the security and maintenance of the school site, with particular emphasis on areas available for community use. In conjunction with the Director of Business and Site Manager, ensure that the school complies with all health and safety regulations. The role will also include cleaning responsibilities for areas used for community use.
The roles are directly linked to community use of the school and as such the hours require flexibility. It is anticipated that a job share will operate covering bookings between 4.30pm to 9.30pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday.
This is a rewarding opportunity for individuals who are looking to join a very supportive school community and looking to gain experience in a school environment.
Bassaleg School is a very successful school and every staff member plays a crucial part in the smooth running of the school.
Full training and support will be provided (The role will involve elements of lone working).
Annual leave will primarily need to be taken during school holidays although there is some flexibility to accommodate other requests and although this is offered as a Fixed Term Contract initially, there may be an opportunity to extend based on the planned expansion of Community Use at the school.
This appointment is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Closing date for applications: Monday 11th November 2024
Interview date for successful applicants: Week commencing 18th November 2024
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 togetherEin gwerthoedd – Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd
Post No. POSN004038 - Casual Caretaker - Tredegar Park Primary School
The Headteacher, staff, children and Governing Body at Tredegar Park Primary School are looking to employ an enthusiastic, energetic and happy caretaker to support the day to day running of the school.
This post is advertising a casual caretaker position meaning that hours worked will fluctuate depending on the needs of the school. Increased hours are likely to be given during the Autumn and Winter months when more time will be needed to clear the site of leaves and potential snow. During the school holidays, increased hours may be given to carry out duties such as painting and decorating.
The successful candidate will support the substantive caretaker with the range of responsibilities and duties to keep the site safe. This position will also include weekend working when the need arises.
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. The successful candidate will come into contact with children on a daily basis so it is really important that the successful candidate is positive and nurturing as well as being competent in carrying out the duties of a caretaker.
Closing Date: Sunday 3rd November
Shortlisting Date: Monday 4th November 2024
Interview Date: Tuesday 12th November 2024
Start Date: As soon as possible once DBS checks and references have been verified.
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 DBS check.
Post No. LEICY100012.20 - Deputy Practitioner
Level 3/4 Qualified (CCLD, NVQ or similar) in accordance with the QCF or willingness to achieve in the near future.
Fixed Term until March 2025 (extension of contract subject to further funding from the Welsh Government).
The posts involve a proportion of time employed as a practitioner with an allocation of hours as specified below for Deputy Practitioner duties during times when the Senior Practitioner is involved in meetings or off site.
Deputy Flying Start 17.5 hours grade 3/4 (6 hours grade 3, 11.5 hours grade 4)
Flying Start is an initiative from the Welsh Assembly Government, aimed at making a positive difference for the better to the life chances of children 0-10 years old, to ensure they have a flying start in life. This initiative is now expanding across areas of Newport, and we require additional Early Years Childcare Deputy Practitioners for our settings this will include running After School Club.
The Early Years Team leaders are seeking to appoint enthusiastic and reliable Deputy Practitioners to work in partnership with Senior Practitioners, key staff, parents and carers to promote the vision and values of the Flying Start programme.
The candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as genuine commitment to the care and development of very young children. The candidates will possess level 2 standard literacy as a minimum (tested at interview process via short assessment, if required)
A relevant Childcare qualification such as NVQ Level 3 or working towards level 5, considerable experience with under 2’s/playgroup/nursery children and a thorough knowledge of child development & CIW Childcare Policies and Practice is essential.
Experience of currently working within Flying Start Childcare and relevant qualifications/experience in IT such as Microsoft Word & Excel and are required in order to develop learning journals for each child and to maintain observations/recording of each child’s development and for budget management. Experience of managing a small team is desirable.
There is an expectation for all Flying Start staff to be flexible to the needs of the service, supporting settings on a citywide basis, this will include After School Club (ASC) providing play opportunities for children aged 3 – 10 years, Monday to Friday between 15:00 and 18:00.
Due to the nature of the role, the post-holder will be required to take annual leave at times which coincide with Flying Start closures.
The appointment process will involve and an interview with senior members of the Flying Start Team and a scenario-based task.
For more information, please contact Michelle Ball Early Years & Childcare Team Leader 07980908298
Closing Date: 15th November 2024
Post No. PE313 - HWRC Driver / Operator
An opportunity has arisen within the Household Waste Recycling Centre Team: we are looking to recruit an HWRC hook loader driver, on a permanent basis to undertake day-to-day operations driving duties at the HWRC located in Docks way, Newport.
This position requires candidates to have previous driving experience with HGV/ Hook loading and RORO vehicles.
Ideally candidates will have previous experience in waste operations at recycling centres / similar setting and with good customer skills. Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements is also essencial. Have excellent time management and the ability to plan their day.
Rota / shift pattern rotates weekly to internal and external driving. Working weekend overtime and bank holidays.
For an informal discussion in relation to the post, please contact Robert Hughes (Team Manager) [email protected]
Post No. POSN000206 - Teaching Assistant Level 1 - Mount Pleasant Primary School
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and caring Teaching Assistant (Level 1) who is flexible, energetic and committed to working well as part of a team. The role will consist of supporting a pupil with additional needs, they will require significant support within the classroom. The role is being offered on a permanent basis.
The successful candidate will be required to work under the guidance of the Class Teacher, they will need to be committed to helping the child/children achieve their full potential, they will need to be sensitive to the needs and well-being of all. Communication and interpersonal skills are essential as well as a genuine commitment to the overall care and development of pupils. We strive to recruit individuals who have a passion for professional learning and a positive outlook in every aspect of school life.
Holidays must be taken during school closure periods. The appointment process will involve an interview with members of the school leadership team and a selection of Governors.
This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS).
We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourable than an application submitted in English.
Closing Date: Monday 11th November 2024
Shortlisting Date: Tuesday 12th November 2024
Interview Date: Tuesday 19th November 2024
Post No. POSN001925 - Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)- Glan Llyn Primary School
Applicants are invited to apply for this exciting opportunity to join the team at Glan Llyn Primary School in Newport, which opened in September 2019.
Glan Llyn Primary School is an English-medium school and provides education for children aged between 3 years and 11 years. The school also has a 20-place Learning Resource Base to support pupils with additional learning needs from across Newport. The school opened in September 2019 on a growing school basis to support the growing Glan Llyn housing development and sits within the Lliswerry cluster of primary schools. We have a published admission number of 60 and a 48 place nursery and currently have 455 pupils on roll.
The whole school community is committed to establish a nurturing and respectful learning community which has a strong, inclusive ethos, and where a culture of positivity, enthusiasm and aspiration prevails for all and where excellence is standard.
Applications are welcomed from highly-skilled, innovative practitioners who support this vision and have a clear commitment to realising the objectives of the National Mission.
The position offered is on a fixed term basis to cover the maternity leave of the teacher who is currently undertaking the role of PPA/Cover Teacher from Year 3 to Year 6. We are particularly interested in candidates who, in addition to displaying strong teaching skills, have good subject knowledge in ICT and Welsh to further develop key aspects of the School’s Development Plan.
It is anticipated that the post will begin on Monday 6th January with an end date provisionally set as 11th July 2025.
The appointment process will start with a lesson observation in a Junior class (Y3-Y6), following which, only selected candidates will be invited to attend a formal interview with the Headteacher and members of the Senior Leadership Team.
Closing Date: Wednesday 13th November 2024
Observations: Week commencing 18th November 2024
Interviews: Friday 22nd November 2024
Start Date: Monday 6th January 2025
Post No. LEILSGENED.4 - Community Learning Tutor
Newport City Council is looking to recruit a Community Learning Tutor to join our team delivering high quality education opportunities to residents across the City. We are seeking suitably qualified and experienced tutors with a PGCE; Cert Ed; PTTLS or relevant qualification. The service is continually developing the new programme offer and there will be further opportunities to tutors, who are able to work flexibly across our subject range.
The post will deliver the following classes throughout the 2024- 2025 academic year and is offered on a fixed-term basis to 31 August 2025.
Teaching Assistant PostIntroduction to Teaching Assistant (Agored Cymru unit)
4 courses to be taught in total (64 Hours total teaching time) delivered across 2 hour sessions.
Post No. EPT0383.2 - Class Teacher - Llanmartin Primary School
The Headteacher, Governing Body and children at Llanmartin Primary School would like to offer an exciting opportunity to join the team as a class teacher in our mixed Year 3/4 class. The post will commence January 2025 and is a permanent position.
We are looking for an inspirational, innovative and committed teacher who will be excited by the opportunity to join the team at Llanmartin following our successful Estyn Report (July 2024). Our new teacher will need to have an up to date knowledge and understanding of the current curriculum reform in Wales and a passion for developing excellent teaching and learning. They will have the knowledge and ambition to ensure that learning experiences, achievement and progress are maximised.
We are looking for someone who is:
• A caring practitioner who places the wellbeing of children at the heart of their practice.• Creative, skilled and an inspirational practitioner with a commitment to high standards.• Passionate about providing authentic, inspiring and challenging learning experiences for all pupils.• Able to sustain energy and drive to further develop themselves and others to improve outcomes for learners.• Dedicated to raising levels of attainment for all pupils.• An excellent practitioner, able to implement curriculum change.• Confident and proactive team member• Able to work effectively as part of a team and also to lead and manage other professionals.• Able to promote and demonstrate the values and dispositions of the Professional Standards for teaching and leadership in Wales
We can offer you:
• A happy, warm, welcoming and supportive school environment.• Children who are eager to learn• A positive, inclusive and caring ethos• Enthusiastic, dedicated, highly committed and hardworking staff• A supportive Governing Body
The appointment process will begin with a lesson observation, following which only selected candidates may be invited to interview. The next stage will then consist of an interview with the appointment panel.
Closing Date: 8th November 2024
Shortlisting: 11th November 2024
Observations: Week commencing: 18th November 2024
Interview Date: 22nd November 2024
Please contact the Headteacher, Mrs Victoria Curtis, if you would like the opportunity to discuss this post further on 01633 412660.
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Post No. POSN001402 - Teaching Assistant Level 4 - Tredegar Park Primary School
The children, staff and Governing Body of Tredegar Park Primary School are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and inspirational Higher-Level Teaching Assistant to join the school team.
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. The successful candidate will teach many classes to cover PPA. This cover will mainly be based in the lower school but there will be cover in the upper school also.
The successful candidate will be responsible for leading on Forest School. We are very fortunate to have an extensive Forest School within our school grounds. As part of our curriculum, our children visit the Forest School on a weekly basis to learn life skills and to get creative through the different months of the year.
As part of the role, the successful candidate will teach Forest School, Read Write Inc and Jigsaw lessons amongst other things.
PPA time will be given to prepare lessons each week. As Forest School is well-embedded across the school, lots of planning documents have already been produced. However, it will be the responsibility of the HLTA to ensure that the planning meets the needs of the classes taught and adaptations to planning will need to be made to ensure that learning opportunities are not missed.
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.
Closing Date: Sunday 3rd November 2024
Interview Date: Wednesday 13th November 2024
This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS)
Post No. POSN003685 - Landscape Architect
Newport is a vibrant, forward-thinking city steeped in a rich industrial heritage that recently has proved it can re-establish and adapt itself as a centre of modern industry and commerce. In the Environment & Leisure service, the countryside and conservation team are engaged in the direct maintenance and management of the authorities’ environmental assets and green infrastructure including parks, open spaces, trees, public rights of way and countryside sites. This is an exciting time to join the Countryside and conservation team.About the job
The exciting challenges of this role include undertaking the duties of a Landscape Architect within the Countryside and Conservation section of the Environment & Leisure service in respect of statutory and non-statutory requirements relating to countryside, green space infrastructure design, projects, and nature conservation matters within the City of Newport. This includes making a major contribution to the implementation and provision of landscape architecture and landscape design for the Authority including planning response, development, design and implementation of landscape schemes contributing to the improvement and enhancement of the Green Infrastructure within the rural and urban areas of the city.
The post holder will offer specialist advice to the teams within the Environment & Leisure service area and act as client contact where required. The post holder will develop and input into relevant strategies and policies in relation to all aspects of the Council’s green infrastructure, countryside, conservation, landscape and recreational access responsibilities. In the role you will contribute to client growth and income generation for the service, through grant income and planning contributions; provide expertise and policy advice for Newport City Council Planning Services Division and provide advice on landscape architecture in relation to corporate matters.
You will report to the Countryside & Conservation Manager and will work closely with colleagues across the Environment & Leisure service area, the Council and a range of contractors and other stakeholders to deliver and develop an excellent range of services for residents and businesses across the City.
Enthusiastic and confident, you should have a minimum of a degree in Landscape Architecture or directly comparable qualification subject and be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of green spaces design issues confronting a Welsh Local Authority in terms of national and international legislation and policy.
You should have extensive knowledge of the role specific legislation, statutory duties, codes and practices, health and safety, knowledge of Local Government services and service delivery as well as knowledge of computer software packages.
You should be self-motivated, with an organised and analytical approach to your work – and should be used to maintaining attention to detail while working to tight deadlines. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and appreciate the importance of customer care. You must have good financial management / project management skills and a creative approach to problem solving with good IT and data analysis/management skills.
We look forward to receiving your application if you meet the criteria and requirements of this role.