Teacher (Maternity Cover) at Waunfawr Primary

Teacher (Maternity Cover) at Waunfawr Primary
Job description
The Governors of Waunfawr Primary School are seeking to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and committed teacher to cover maternity leave in a Y2/3 class. Governors are looking for a skilful and innovative practitioner, who will work hard to ensure the continuity of learning during the class teacher's absence.

We are looking for someone who:

• is hard-working and enthusiastic, willing to support all aspects of the school's work and its strong, caring ethos;
• is a passionate and inspirational teacher who is committed to delivering engaging and impactful learning experiences for young children, with a track record of effective practice;
• is committed to raising achievement for all;
• is keen to offer a range of personal skills and abilities to enrich our school community, both during the school day and beyond;
• understands the importance of maintaining high standards of literacy, numeracy and digital competence, and has high standards, personally, in these areas;
• is able to work as part of a highly effective team collaborating very well with teachers and teaching assistants within the setting;
• has good skills in behaviour management;

We can offer:

• enthusiastic, well behaved children who enjoy learning; supportive parents and governors;
• a welcoming, caring school with a positive ethos, where pupils feel safe and achieve well;
• excellent opportunities for personal and professional development;
• a well-resourced school with lots of potential for outdoor learning;
• the support of a highly effective team, keen to fulfil the Curriculum for Wales

Closing date for applications: Thursday 18th April 2024

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 20th April 2024

Please view the Job Description and Person Specification in attached documents.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Melissa Armishaw on 01495270269.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

To request an application form please contact the school directly on 01495270269. Completed application forms should be returned to Melissa Armishaw, Headteacher, at WaunfawrPrimary@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk.

Please be advised the School is closed from Monday 25th March to Friday 5th April. Alternatively please apply though Eteach.

This vacancy has been processed in English only because there are no Welsh language requirements.