Post No. PE466 - Grounds Maintenance Gardener/Chargehand
An opportunity has arisen for a committed and enthusiastic person to join our grounds maintenance team You will work throughout the City and undertake all types of gardening, grounds maintenance and other operational activities necessary to keep our green spaces fit for purpose.
You will have a horticultural background with at least two years’ experience working in a Horticulture or grounds maintenance environment. You will be qualified to NVQ level 2 in horticulture or equivalent. If successful you will become a valued member of our gardening team maintaining our planted areas, shrub and tree borders you will need to work both on your own initiative and within a team. A current driving license is essential for this post holder.
If you feel you are up to the challenge of joining our team then we would love to hear from you!
We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or 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 the minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.
Our values – Courageous, Positive and ResponsibleEin gwerthoedd – Dewr, Cadarnhaol, Cyfrifol
Post No. PE528 - Grounds Maintenance Gardener
Post No. POSN001198 - Principal School Admissions Officer (Job Share)
14.48 hours per week, 2 Days per week - Thursday and Friday
The School Admissions Team is responsible for managing access to school places across the city through the statutory school admissions process. In Newport, the Council receives a high volume of applications for school admission, which places pressure on school places in certain pockets of the City. This has inevitably seen an increase in the number of School Admission Appeals, the statutory procedure for challenging the admissions process, which is carried out in accordance with the Welsh Government statutory code.
We are seeking to recruit an individual who is educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent with at least three years’ experience of working in public sector administration. A good working knowledge/evidence of research of the school admission process is essential to this role and previous experience of investigating complaints and working with statutory committees would be a distinct advantage.
The postholder will be expected to familiarise themselves with the work of the Education Service as a whole to be able to respond to questions raised during the statutory appeals process and act on their own initiative where appropriate to support improvements across the service area. They will be responsible for representing the Chief Education Officer in all aspects of the School Admission Appeals process, preparing paperwork and presenting the case at an independent panel hearing. In addition, there will be management responsibility, deputising for the School Admissions Manager, ensuring compliance on all Education policy matters and providing administrative support to statutory education committees and directly supervising three School Admission Officers alongside the job-share partner.
Due to the nature of the business needs of this post, annual leave is generally to be taken during times of school closure, although there is some local flexibility around this. There will be occasions where flexible working is necessary in order to achieve service area requirements.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).
Closing date: Friday 30th July 2021
Interviews to be held week commencing 2nd August 2021
Post No. PE1017.1- Highways & Drainage Response Operative
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.
City Services are responsible for the Council’s front line services, including highways, engineering, car parks/enforcement, drainage, grounds, waste and recycling areas. Following a recent restructure, we are pleased to be seeking individuals to recruit one Drainage Response operatives’ post.
The posts will be part of the team delivering the Highways & Drainage Maintenance Service by ensuring day-to-day operations are carried out efficiently with the most effective allocation of plant and equipment and adhering to health & safety at all times. They may also support other areas by working collaboratively whenever needed ensuring efficient services are delivered for our residents.
City Services also operates out of hour’s emergency services dealing with all issues on the highway network including Drainage / Highway operations, Winter Maintenance, and the post holder may be required to participate in out of hours and standby systems.
We are seeking individuals with previous Drainage experience in the areas of Highways & Drainage municipal maintenance the post holder will be responsible carrying out works to a high standard set by their supervisor/team leaders and ensuring the highest levels of health and safety is maintained
The post holder will need to be well organised and confident in making responsive decisions, be an excellent communicator and be confident in I.T systems.
For an informal discussion, please contact David Hodges Highways and Drainage Team Manager on 01633 656656 or email David.Hodges@newport.gov.uk
Post No. EDUAA10071.15 - Romanian Bilingual Teaching Assistant Level 2 (GEMS)
33.5 Hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Fixed Term - 31/03/2022
Newport City Council is looking to appoint highly motivated and dedicated people to its minority-ethnic support service team GEMS. You will be a part of the Authority’s integrated inclusive provision for minority ethnic pupils including Asylum Seekers,Economic Migrants,Gypsies, Romas and Travellers.
We are keen to recruit 2 full time BTAs who are fluent in the following community language; Romanian
Your role will be to; support curriculum, language and learning strategies for identified minority ethnic pupils at risk of under achievement; support the development of the multi-cultural ethos within schools, support new speakers and overcome potential language barriers at home and school.
You will help newly arrived minority ethnic children adjust to school life and acquire English for social and academic purposes. You will help prepare learning resources for schools and the Service and support minority-ethnic parents and carers. You will be required to support pupils across the areas of Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, Blaenau Gwent, Torfaen as well as within Newport, so you must be willing to travel
It is desirable that you have knowledge of EAL pupil development and can demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to continuous learning.
Hours of work are negotiable, depending on your circumstances and the specific language needs of the Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
THIS POST REQUIRES YOU TO BE REGISTERED WITH THE EWC
Post No. EDSCH00986.10 - Cover Supervisor - St Julian's School
32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.
Fixed Term until 31/08/2022.
Governors are looking to appoint a suitable person to the role of a Cover Supervisor at St Julian’s School, on a fixed term basis until 31st August 2022.
This is an exciting opportunity to join an improving school, with high expectations and aspirations to become an outstanding school with the autonomy to research and promote new ability to work well as part of a team, adopting a flexible approach as required.
The School is looking to appoint a professional, enthusiastic, friendly and self-motivated team player to join our Operations Team.
This role would be suitable for an exceptional candidate, who can, is committed to join friendly and supportive tea. Is willing to contribute to our positive and welcoming school ethos. Has excellent behaviour management skills and is ready to adapt to the needs of individuals, remain calm under pressure and have a good sense of humour!
The ideal candidate will work well under pressure, have excellent organisational skills, and have the ability to multitask. Training will be provided where necessary
Working hours are term-time only; 08:15 to 15:15 Monday to Friday.
For further information please contact Nia Dale (Personal Assistant to Headteacher) 01633 224495. The application form and further information on the post are available from Newport City Council website. Please note we are unable to accept CVs.
This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS).