Temporary Teacher (Maternity cover) at Caegarw Primary School

Temporary Teacher (Maternity cover) at Caegarw Primary School

Caegarw Primary School.

Temporary Teacher (Maternity cover)

Hours: 19.5 (3 consecutive days per week)

Salary: Teachers Salary

Start Date: September 2024

The Governing Body wishes to appoint a part time temporary classroom teacher to work at Caegarw Primary School to complement our existing team.

Caegarw Primary School is situated in the heart of Mountain Ash in the Cynon Valley. We currently have 168 pupils on roll, it is a vibrant and happy school. The school is within a short distance from the A470 Abercynon roundabout and is also easily accessible from the Aberdare area or further west.

The successful candidate would be responsible for teaching a mixed age group of primary school children and will be sharing a class with an established and experienced member of staff.

We can offer a happy, hard-working and welcoming environment with wonderful pupils and staff. Our school motto is' Where children learn with a smile on their face and ambition in their hearts.' We are lookinq for somebodv who:

• Is an outstanding practitioner to further enhance the excellent teaching at Caegarw School.
• Is a committed team player and role model with proven ability to lead, challenge and empower children and colleagues.
• Is passionate about providing memorable learning opportunities for all children with an inspiring, creative curriculum.
• Is able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of the Curriculum for Wales.
• Is innovative, reflective and flexible in their approach
• Is enthusiastic, motivated, and caring — able to nurture children to achieve their potential
• Has experience of working with children with Additional Learning Needs and be able to manage behaviour well;
• Is able to embrace community partnerships and play an active role in fostering good links with parents and all stakeholders.
• The ability to work effectively together as members of our strong school team and contribute fully to the life of the school including extra-curricular activities
• Is able to identify areas of improvement and contribute creatively to help to continue to improve our school
• Has an excellent understanding of ICT both as a teaching and learning tool
• Demonstrates strong Welsh language skills and a commitment to promoting Welsh as a second language.

Application forms, and further details, including a and person specification for the role may be obtained via the link. Please note to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the Schools Recruitment Website. If you do not complete the online application, you will not be considered as having applied for the post.

We have a new recruitment website, and you will need to create a new account to apply for this position.

Should you require further information about the post, please contact the Headteacher, Mr H Griffiths on 01443 473730.

The closing date for applications is Midnight on Thursday, 9 th May 2024.

PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.

The Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.