Teacher of Humanities - Lliswerry High School

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Teacher of Humanities - Lliswerry High School
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Post No.EST0101.7 - Teacher of Humanities - Lliswerry High School

Full time, Fixed term until 31.08.2026

Lliswerry High School is a thriving, multi-cultural, 11-18 mixed comprehensive school on the eastern side of Newport close to the M4. We currently have a superb opportunity for a humanities teacher to join us, working on a full time basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational teacher of humanities to make a positive difference to the lives and futures of our learners. We are looking for an experienced practitioner who will motivate and inspire our learners through their own passion for humanities. The successful candidate will teach across the age and ability range and will be a key part of our supportive and successful Humanities team. The ability to teach A Level is welcomed, but is not essential.

They will be a key part of our supportive and successful Humanities team.

It is anticipated that the person appointed will:

● be an excellent classroom practitioner
● possess excellent organisational, analytical and communication skills
● demonstrate high standards of professionalism in all respects
● be a positive role model to colleagues and learners alike
● possess ambition, belief, resilience, determination and a sense of humour
● possess the ability to motivate and inspire learners and to build positive relationships
● have high expectations of themselves, colleagues and learners
● be committed to their own professional learning
● have the ability to develop excellent working relationships with all stakeholders
● be able to use data to support learner progress effectively
● be committed to the vision of our school

Please contact the school using the e-mail address or phone number shown in the application instructions if you have any queries, or would just like to discuss the post informally with the Headteacher or with the Leader of Learning for Humanities.

Closing date: 24.02.2026
Shortlisting date: 26.02.2026
Interview date: 10.03.2026

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values – Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein gwerthoedd – Ein Gwerthoedd, Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd