Cover Teacher required for immediate start – full time, fixed term until 31 August 2025The Cover Teacher role provides a fantastic opportunity for recently qualified/experienced teachers to establish themselves in the school environment by supervising learners across the 11-18 age range and participating in our professional development programme. Our cover teachers regularly secure teaching posts. Bassaleg School is a successful, thriving 11-18 mixed comprehensive school in which pupils have very positive attitudes towards their learning and are supported fully in all aspects of wellbeing. At Bassaleg we prioritise the development of outstanding learning and teaching alongside wellbeing; both lie at the very heart of our ethos. In an environment in which all members of the school community are cared for, valued and listened to, we support and challenge our students to aspire to be the very best that they can be; enabling them to be responsible, capable and ambitious citizens. We have the highest expectations of our pupils and staff; we are very proud of pupils’ attainment across all key stages and of the dynamic and supportive learning community we have created, as an ‘Innovation School’ for the new curriculum. At an exciting time in Welsh Education, we pride ourselves on being able to provide an inspired, creative and ambitious curriculum for all of our learners. Anyone choosing to join our school community would be rewarded with extensive Professional Learning opportunities; our friendly team of highly skilled and enthusiastic staff are supported by motivated pupils and an active body of parents and Governors. Bassaleg School site has recently undergone transformational developments with significant improvement being made to our current facilities alongside the creation of a new build boasting state-of-the-art music and drama facilities, science labs, professional learning areas, whole school restaurant and hall with a suite of brand new classrooms to accommodate all Areas of Learning thus ensuring that our environment and resources fully reflect the innovation and creativity within our curriculum and dynamic pedagogical approaches. A suitable candidate will:
- be committed to working as a part of a team; - be an excellent role model to help students meet their aspirations; - recognise and celebrate learner achievement and effort; - be committed to professional development and raising standards within a collaborative learning culture. Please apply on line below and contact the Headteacher’s PA: Miss Amy Hortin should you have any questions about the post.