Teacher with TLR - Teaching & Learning Lead - Coedpenmaen Primary School

Salary: Teachers Salary plus TLR2 £3271 per annum

Teacher with TLR - Teaching & Learning Lead - Coedpenmaen Primary School

TLR2 - Teaching and Learning Lead with additional responsibilities for Teacher Training and college student placements, CPD and Research and Data Assessment

Full Time and Permanent

Teachers Salary plus TLR2 £3271 per annum

Start Date: Required for January 2025

The Governing Body of Coedpenmaen Primary wishes to appoint an outstanding practitioner to join a dedicated Senior Leadership Team that has a focus on school improvement and set high expectations for pupils' learning. At Coedpenmaen we strive to develop a love of learning through a challenging and engaging curriculum inspired by our learners. Our vision is driven by the four purposes where pupils’ happiness and wellbeing are at the heart of our school which enables successful futures. We are seeking a TLR teacher who can demonstrate excellent classroom practice, with a thorough knowledge of progression and innovative teaching and learning developments.

Coedpenmaen Primary School is a thriving and supportive primary school located in the Pontypridd community. With a nurturing environment, it currently serves 216 students across 9 classes. Our most recent Estyn inspection noted that "Leaders have made significant progress in improving teaching across the school. The headteacher has focused on professional development for staff and has set high expectations for students' learning."

Coedpenmaen Primary School can offer:

• A warm and nurturing school with a culture rooted in mutual respect and equal opportunities for everyone.
• A driven and effective Senior Leadership team, supported by dedicated staff and engaged, successful learners.
• A dedication to delivering high-quality ongoing professional development.
• A highly supportive Governing body.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate high standards of teaching and learning.
• Encourage and inspire children to reach their full potential through high quality learning experiences.
• Be able to cater for a wide range of pupils with a variety of needs.
• Have the ability to develop bilingualism (Welsh as a Second Language).
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills in order to work effectively in partnership with staff, parents, Governors and the local community.
• Be creative and willing to contribute to all aspects of school life.
• Be a member of our team which is fully supportive of and involved in the life of the school.
• Lead the evaluation and continuous improvement of the school’s quality of teaching and learning.
• Collaborate with the effective Senior Leadership Team to set high expectations for pupil achievement and instructional quality.
• Provide leadership and support for teachers through mentoring, coaching and professional development programs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for colleges and universities regarding student placements, organising and conducting induction programs.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive CPD strategy that aligns with the school’s educational goals and staff developmental needs.
• Lead and coordinate research projects that inform and improve teaching practices and student outcomes.
• Oversee the systematic collection of pupil performance data across all year groups.

Applicants should state their curricular strengths and any extra-curricular skills they may be able to offer the school.

Application forms, and further details, including a and person specification for the role may be obtained from the eteach website or via the Schools Recruitment website.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 3rd October.

Lesson observations will be arranged with shortlisted candidates for the week beginning 14 th October 2024.

Interviews will take place the week beginning 21st October 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.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.