Athro/ Athrawes / Teacher Gellifaelog Primary School

Salary: £30,742.00 - To: £47,240.00

Gellifaelog Primary School
Penydarren, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 9TJ

Website: www.gellifaelogprimary.org Telephone: 01685 351812

Headteacher: Mr James Voros

Number of Pupils: 219

1 x Teacher - Temporary to August 2025 in the first instance
(3 days per week - 0.6 of full time) - Main Pay Scale

To commence January 2024 or sooner (Pending relevant checks and references)
Gellifaelog is a happy, caring school that wants every child to excel! The Governing body are seeking to appoint an excellent, caring, creative and enthusiastic teacher, who understands the need for effective relationships and effective pedagogy, making a difference to the present and future lives of our children, families and community.

The successful candidates will:
? Be an excellent classroom practitioner who inspires and encourages children to reach their full potential through high quality learning experiences.
? Have high expectations of achievement and a commitment to excellent progress for every child.
? Be passionate about education and have the commitment and drive to lead a curriculum area which enables all children to succeed in their learning.
? Demonstrate excellent application of effective pedagogy, and an excellent knowledge of the most recent changes to the expectations of the curriculum in Wales.
? Be keen to work to the strengths of every child, support any needs, and provide an inclusive learning environment.
? Understand that equity is the key to giving every child the best chances in their lives.
? Demonstrate excellent communication skills to work effectively in partnership with staff, parents, governors and the local community.
? Have a passion for developing pupils as bilingual and open to the cultures and languages of other countries
? Be able to contribute to the school's extra-curricular activities.
? Be adaptable, resourceful and innovative.

What we can offer you:
? Incredible children who love their school and love learning.
? A strong, friendly and happy team that works together, welcomes all, and provides support to be the best we can be.
? A forward-looking Governing Body, Leadership Team and Staff, that embraces change for the benefit of the school.
? High quality CPD, training and access to professional reading and learning as part of our Performance Management cycle.
? Additional benefits for staff wellbeing - such as access to 24 hour GP services, physiotherapy and wellbeing tools.

Closing date for applications is: Thursday 17th October 2024
Shortlisting will take place : Friday 18th October
Lesson observations and interviews will take place week beginning 21st October.

Successfully shortlisted candidates will be offered a visit of the school by appointment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Application forms can be completed online at www.merthyr.gov.uk

If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725199 and are to be returned no later than 17th October 2024 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.

Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk

Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council encourages applications from Welsh speakers. Application forms may be submitted in Welsh and any applications completed in Welsh will not be treated any less favourably than those submitted in English. If you are successfully shortlisted for interview please contact human.resourcesadmin@merthyr.gov.uk to let us know if you would like your interview to be conducted through the medium of Welsh.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.