Primary School Teacher
Newcastle High School for Girls
Newcastle upon Tyne
- £31,000 - £45,000 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- ECT Band £31,000 – to PL2 Band £45,000 - Subject to qualifications and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2024
- Apply by:
- 29 April 2024
Job overview
Newcastle High School for Girls wishes to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and committed Primary School Teacher in our superbly appointed Nursery to Year 6 setting.
The successful applicant will have a warm, personable and engaging manner and will contribute to providing a first-class education for our primary-aged pupils by teaching with expertise, confidence and enthusiasm, having regard to curriculum planning and the teaching of challenging, well-organised and absorbing lessons informed by secure knowledge and sound pedagogy.
The appointed person will take responsibility for coordination of an allocated subject area across the Junior School, to be negotiated depending on interest and expertise. They should be able to offer tailored support to the learning of individual pupils and support consistent delivery of the school’s pastoral aims, as well as play a key role in supporting the school’s extensive co and extra-curricular provision.
Full details of the responsibilities for this role can be found in the information pack and job description.
About the School
NHSG is a leading, selective, academic, independent, 3–18 day school. Our girls are ambitious, bright, enthusiastic and eager to learn, and we offer a warm and supportive community. Our junior setting boasts superb facilities and occupies a 5-acre historic site within the conservation woodland of Sandyford Park in Jesmond, a vibrant and leafy suburb, close to the City Centre and with excellent transport links.
As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, including:
- Competitive rate of pay and conditions.
- Membership of the GDST Flexible Pension Plan.
- Access to the extensive GDST central training and development programme.
- Training grants for obtaining further qualifications.
- Discounted fees for children at GDST schools.
- Free lunches and refreshments provided during term time.
- Free parking available for school staff.
- Access to retail discounts via the Pluxee App.
- Access to free financial advice via the HR My Money App.
- Interest free loans for travel season tickets and personal computer equipment.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- A great working environment, atmosphere and location.
The application process will be completed by our online portal. Please click the apply button.
Closing date: Monday 29th April 2024 (12 noon) but early applications are welcomed.
Interviews will take place week commencing Tuesday 7th May 2024.
The NHSG and GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
NHSG and GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online searches and the DBS. Applications will be considered only from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK.
About Newcastle High School for Girls
- Newcastle High School for Girls
- Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Tyne And Wear
- NE2 3BA
- United Kingdom
Newcastle High School for Girls is an all-girls, selective, non-denominational, independent all-through school with sixth form in Tyne and Wear serving students from the age of 3-18. The all-through school, situated in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, has approximately 677 students on record and belongs to the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST).
Formerly Central Newcastle High School and Newcastle Church High School, Newcastle High School for Girls was founded in 1895 and is spread across three buildings, separating the primary and secondary sites.
Head
Mrs Amanda Hardie
Values and vision
Newcastle High School for Girl’s aim is to provide a safe and welcoming learning environment where girls feel challenged and inspired to achieve their full potential. It follows the four core values of girls first, networked, bold and principled. The secondary school wants girls to feel that there is nothing they can’t achieve if they put their mind to it, and nurtures them as hard working, confident and resilient individuals. Newcastle High School offers learners a broad and balanced curriculum to provide girls with the skills, knowledge and experience to thrive in their future life and education. The school wants all girls to feel valued and cared for, while demonstrating respect and kindness to others, establishing lasting friendships and contributing to the school and wider community as active and positive citizens.
Academic rigour and exceptional teaching and learning are at the heart of an NHSG education. We offer an exciting curriculum delivered by inspirational teachers who are experts in the ways that girls learn best. And this doesn't stop at the classroom door. In fact, every minute of every day is packed full of learning opportunities. Our co-curriculum combines with our curriculum so that each girl has the opportunity to learn new skills, broaden her horizons and have a lot of fun along the way. The strong community and warm atmosphere created by our all-girl school provides the perfect environment for girls to gain confidence and excel.
Independent Schools Inspectorate
“The quality of the pupils’ overall achievements and of their learning, attitudes and skills is outstanding throughout the school. It meets very well the school’s aims to enable girls of all abilities to develop their intellectual curiosity, to become skilled and independent learners and to achieve their full potential.”
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