Class Teacher

Educators Wales; Newport; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Newport is seeking a full-time Class Teacher for Langstone Primary School. The successful candidate will be passionate about providing an inspiring learning environment and will have the ability to teach across the 3-11 age range. This role offers opportunities for continuous professional development, working within a supportive team. Applications are encouraged from those who are qualified teachers with a commitment to high standards of education and care for pupils.

Benefits

Opportunities for continuing professional development

Supportive Senior Leadership team

Fantastic pupils with positive attitudes

Qualifications

• Must have Qualified Teacher Status.
• Should be enthusiastic, motivated, and caring.
• Ability to teach across the 3-11 age range is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Commitment to teaching and learning of the highest standards.
• Ensure best opportunities are provided for all pupils.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, families, and the community.

Skills

Outstanding practitioner

Passionate about providing authentic learning

Innovative and reflective

Ability to identify areas of improvement

Committed team player

Excellent communication and personal skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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Class Teacher - Langstone Primary School

Salary: MPS 2 - UPS 3£33,371 - £51,942 (Pro Rata)

Class Teacher - Langstone Primary School

Job information

Post No. EDSH01221.1 - Class Teacher - Langstone Primary School

Class Teacher - Full Time, Fixed term contract for one year.

This is a full-time position; however, we would also welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time hours.

Start Date: February 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional candidate to work as part of a successful team at Langstone Primary School. We are passionate about providing the best education and improving the life chances for every child in our care, within a positive and inclusive, nurturing and caring learning environment.

At Langstone we are very proud of our Estyn report, published in December 2023, which highlights that “Pupils are happy and feel a strong sense of pride and belonging to their ‘Langstone family’ and to Wales,” and that “Parents are highly appreciative of the outstanding care and quality of education their children receive.”

The successful candidate will be committed to teaching and learning of the highest standards, to further the success of our primary school and ensure the best opportunities are provided for all pupils.

Whilst this post will initially be within KS2, we strongly encourage applicants who can confidently teach across the 3‑11 age range.

We’re looking for somebody who:

• Is an outstanding practitioner
• Is passionate about providing authentic learning opportunities for all children through an inspiring, creative curriculum
• Is innovative, reflective and flexible in their approach
• Ensures their learning environment supports learning effectively
• Is able to identify areas of improvement and contribute creatively to help continue to improve our school
• Is a committed team player and role model with proven ability to lead, challenge and empower children and colleagues
• Is enthusiastic, motivated and caring
• Has the ability to build on the relationships that have been established with our pupils, families, cluster and wider community
• Is passionate and committed to continuous professional learning for themselves and others
• Possesses excellent communication and personal skills

If you are a teacher with these qualities, attributes and skills we can offer you:

• A wide range of exciting opportunities for continuing professional development
• Fantastic pupils with a very positive attitude to school and learning
• A supportive Senior Leadership team and governing body

The appointment process will involve an interview with members of the school leadership team and a lesson observation.

For further information about this post, please contact Jude Russell, Headteacher 0n 01633 832797

Closing Date: Friday 30th January 2026

Shortlisting: Monday 2nd February 2026

Interviews and Lesson Observations: Thursday 5th and Friday 6th February

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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.

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