Vacancies

Class Teachers

Start date: 06 January 2024 or 28 April 2025

Full time and part time positions available

Permanent - TMS

Are you looking for the next chapter in your career or starting out as an early career teacher and want to really make a difference to the lives of young people? Come and join us at Newlands Primary School to work alongside our dedicated staff and wonderful children as we embark on an exciting journey.

Newlands is a happy and friendly school where children feel safe, secure and valued. Our staff, parents and pupils work together to ensure that every child is happy and can reach their full potential.

We are part of the very successful OWLS Academy Trust and this offers exciting opportunities for collaborative working.  We currently have 302 children on roll.

The building is situated on the borders of Barwell and Earl Shilton and takes children from both villages. We are fortunate in having extensive grounds that include a Forest School and large playgrounds that include a football and basketball court.  Our grounds provide an excellent environment for developing learning outside the classroom. 

We can offer:

• A positive, supportive and welcoming ethos that will allow you to develop professionally
• Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
• A high level of commitment from staff, the local Governor Body and OWLS Academy Trust
• A fully inclusive ethos for all who learn and work in our community
• A large outdoor learning space

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is passionate about teaching, sets high expectations and promotes a love of learning for all children
• Is able to enthuse and inspire children to learn and achieve
• Adopts a fully inclusive approach to their teaching and meets the needs of all children in their class
• Is committed to working as part of a team

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a suitable time.

The closing date for these posts is 9.00 am on Thursday 05 December 2024.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 10 December 2024.

Newlands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment checks.  Successful candidates will be required to undergo enhanced DBS checks and reference requests will indicate specific questions relating to their suitability to work with children.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search may be undertaken on shortlisted candidates, for safeguarding purposes.

Experienced Learning Support Assistant

Grade 5 – £24,408 - £24,795 FTE (salary dependent upon hours worked and length of service)

We are looking for experienced, energetic and compassionate Learning Support Assistants to join our team at Newlands Primary School. 

We have mornings (8.40-12.00), afternoons (1.00-3.20) or full days (8.40 – 3.20) available.  Fixed term and permanent hours are also available.  Please state which hours you would be interested in.

The role of LSA within the school is an important and rewarding role; it provides vital support to those pupils who need it most and the opportunity to access learning as part of the usual school day. We are looking to appoint a well-motivated, flexible and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about providing high quality provision to our pupils.

The ideal candidate will be self-driven and adaptable to meet the diverse learning needs of our pupils.

We can offer you:

• A positive, supportive and welcoming ethos that will allow you to develop professionally
• Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
• A happy and friendly school with supportive staff
• A working atmosphere that is built upon trust, honesty, integrity and an unwavering commitment to excellence for all children

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant who:

• Can provide in-class support for students with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
• Are committed to raising student achievement
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Can work effectively within a team
• Maintain a calm and professional demeanour
• Are passionate about working with children with moderate learning needs
• Are dedicated to promoting the well-being, self-esteem, and progress of all students

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a suitable time.

The closing date for this post is 9.00 am on Tuesday 03 December 2024

Interviews will take place on Friday 06 December 2024.

Newlands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment checks.  Successful candidates will be required to undergo enhanced DBS checks and reference requests will indicate specific questions relating to their suitability to work with children.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search may be undertaken on shortlisted candidates, for safeguarding purposes.