Primary School Teacher, Merthyr Tydfil

Job Description

New Directions is recruiting for Primary Teachers. This role would suit both NQT’s and experienced teachers covering Foundation to KS2.

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 engaging materials 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.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.