Teacher with TLR - Curriculum Lead - Coedpenmaen Primary School

Salary: Teachers salary plus TLR2 - £3271 per annum

Teacher with TLR - Curriculum Lead - Coedpenmaen Primary School

Curriculum lead with additional responsibilities of Community links, Transition and Extra Curricular and Enrichment.

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 a comprehensive understanding of Curriculum for Wales.

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 "The school’s curriculum is progressive, cohesive and addresses all aspects of the Curriculum for Wales". We are looking for a practitioner with the expertise and skills to advance our curriculum development initiatives.

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 on Curriculum Design throughout the school.
• Report on curriculum outcomes and innovations to stakeholders, including parents, governors, and educational authorities.
• Lead the school’s self-evaluation process for curriculum and innovation, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement a strategic plan for community engagement.
• Manage the school’s social media and other platforms to promote community involvement.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive transition plan for students moving between progression steps and from infants to juniors and primary to secondary education.
• Develop a broad and balanced program of extra-curricular and enrichment activities that cater to the interests and needs of all students.

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.