General Teacher

New Directions Group; Newport; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD learning opportunities

Webinars and seminars

Dedicated Account Manager

Regular supply work

Competitive pay rates

Potential long-term roles

Recommend-a-friend scheme

Job summary

New Directions Group is recruiting for Primary Teachers in the Newport area for daily and long-term cover. The role suits both NQTs and experienced teachers covering Foundation Phase, with opportunities to inspire and create engaging learning environments.

We are seeking dedicated educators who can plan, differentiate, manage classrooms, assess progress, and adapt to curriculum changes while using interactive whiteboards and online resources.

Qualifications

• Dedicated and inspiring teacher with a passion for raising student achievement.
• Ability to plan engaging lessons and differentiate for diverse needs.
• Experience or openness to Foundation Phase content and Welsh medium contexts.

Responsibilities

• Create learning resources differentiated for pupil needs.
• Plan lessons with information beforehand to enable participation.
• Maintain a positive, orderly classroom and manage student behaviour.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Differentiation

Assessment of progress

Tools

Interactive whiteboards

Job description

New Directions is recruiting for Primary Teachers in the Newport area for daily/long term cover. This role would suit both NQT’s and experienced teachers covering Foundation Phase.

We are looking for a dedicated and inspiring teacher to provide creative and exciting learning environments to motivate and encourage students to show ambition, maximise their potential and embrace all aspects of school life and to develop a wide-ranging skill set.

We expect you to exhibit a passion for raising student expectations and achievements by performing the requirements below:

• Creating learning resources by researching and sourcing engagingmaterials which are differentiated for the various needs of the pupils.

• Planning lessons by being organised with information beforehand which enables you to adapt and encourage student participation.

• Understand classroom management by maintaining a positive and orderly classroom environment, including managing student behaviour, ensuring student safety, and promoting a positive learning environment.

• Assessing student progress by marking, monitoring and providing feedback along with effective assessment strategies to ensure students are meeting learning objectives.

• Sustaining the right technology skills to comfortably use in the classroom, including interactive whiteboards, online resources, and educational apps.

• Stay up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum.

• Take part in school events and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening.

• Liaise with colleagues and working flexibly, particularly within smaller schools.

Perks:

• CPD learning opportunities

• Multiple webinars/seminars during half term – Including, Team Teach, Incidental Welsh, British Sign Language, Assessment for Learning, Mindfulness and Wellbeing plus many more

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager

• Regular and varied supply work

• Competitive rates of pay

• Potential long-term roles

• Recommend-a-friend scheme

Benefits:

We are one of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement and are fully compliant with the Agency Workers Regulation. We are also the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales and have a highly respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry.

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.