Penllergaer Primary School : Teacher

Penllergaer Primary is a vibrant, highly successful school, situated just off Junction 47 on the M4. The school has two specialist teaching facilities for pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties from across the Swansea local authority. The school prides itself on its diversity and inclusive ethos. We are a Restorative Practice and a Rights Respecting School. The Governing Body is looking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational teacher to join our KS 2 team in September, 2024.

Candidates are asked to outline their own philosophy of primary education, their experience and the qualities they would bring to the school.

The posts require:

• An excellent practitioner who has a sound knowledge of how children learn
• A practitioner with high expectations of achievement and behaviour and a commitment to developing the emotional and physical well-being of pupils.
• The ability to maintain effective communication and working strategies with colleagues
• An awareness of Curriculum for Wales
• A commitment to innovative pedagogy
• A willingness to participate fully in the life of our school community (including after school clubs) and contribute to the strong team ethos
• A sound work ethic plus adaptability and flexibility, to ensure the smooth running of our school
• A good standard of Welsh as a first or second language to maintain the school's bilingual standards
• Very good interpersonal skills and a sense of humour

Beneficial skills;

• Developing outdoor learning
• Developing the creative aspects of the curriculum such as P.E. music, art or drama
• A high level of IT skills

We can offer:

• A friendly school with wonderful, high attaining children and dedicated, enthusiastic staff
• A school with strong values, supportive parents and capable governors
• A school where the strong team work between all staff and the corporate approach to school life are outstanding features
• A school with a wide range of very effective partnerships with parents, other schools and the community that enrich the curriculum and support pupils'
• A commitment to your ongoing professional development.

A visit to the school is recommended and by appointment only.

Applicants may visit the school on Monday 3 June 2024 (please email school for an appointment).

Closing date: Friday, 14 June, 2024 at 12 noon.
Shortlisting: Monday 17 June 2024. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Lesson Observations for shortlisted candidates: 18, 19 or 20 June 2024.
Interviews: Friday 21 June 2024.
Commence post: Required for September, 2024 for two terms only.

An application form, job description and person specification are also available below.

Application form - primary, secondary, special teachers (Word doc) [117KB]

Penllergaer Primary School - Teacher - Job Description and person spec (PDF) [125KB]

Please return completed application form to: Alison Francis (School Clerk) - francisa74@hwbcymru.net
Alternatively, email to penllergaer.primary@swansea-edunet.gov.uk