Mathematics Teacher (Training as a Secondary Teacher - Ysgol Y Creuddyn

Salary: Point 1-2 Unqualified Teacher Status (£21,812- £24,348 per annum)

Ysgol Y Creuddyn

Derwen Road,

Penrhyn Bay,

Llandudno,

LL30 3LB

Phone: 01492 544 344
Fax: 01492 547 594
Email: swyddfa@creuddyn.conwy.sch.uk
Website: http://moodle.creuddyn.conwy.sch.uk

Mathematics Teacher (Training as a Secondary Teacher)

This is an opportunity to train as a secondary teacher through the FULLY FUNDED PGCE at the Open University (2-year programme)

Hours: Full Time

Salary Scale: Point 1-2 Unqualified Teacher Status (£21,812- £24,348 per annum)

Required for September 2025 (Fixed Term Contract until 31/08/2027)

Ysgol y Creuddyn is a designated Welsh medium school located in Penrhyn Bay, near Llandudno. At the moment, there are over 700 learners in the school including around 90 Sixth Form students. The school has a caring and family feel and an inclusive ethos. We are proud of our enthusiastic and hard-working team of staff who are passionate about offering the best provision, support and experiences to our learners in terms of their Talent, Learning and Goodness. (Dawn, eu Dysg a'i Daioni.)

The school offers a special opportunity to an individual through a PGCE program (2 years) funded by the Welsh Government, through the partnership of The Open University. The successful candidate will teach Welsh / Mathematics / Science / Design and Technology / French / Spanish through the medium of Welsh, or teach English through the medium of English but in a Welsh environment. The school is fully committed to supporting the Welsh Government's campaign to increase the number of Welsh speakers in Wales.

The program is aimed at graduates who want to change careers, or have experience of working in an environment with children and young people. This may include teaching assistants and learning coaches who wish to progress in their career as well as youth officers. Applications from candidates who are in their final year at university are also welcome.

This is a particularly exciting time to join Ysgol Y Creuddyn, as the successful candidate would have the opportunity to train with experienced and innovative staff in a field of learning that is at the forefront in relation to Curriculum for Wales and in creating resources inspiring. The school has a distinctive community and family feel where there is a close relationship of trust, care and respect between young people and the staff. There is a strong element of collaboration and ready support among the team of staff, where each member of staff understands how key their role is in the success and well-being of our children, our young people, and each other as professional adults.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about supporting the school's vision and thereby making a big difference in the education and in the lives of our young people through the medium of Welsh. The holder of this position will receive full support from the school and its people as they develop into a confident, innovative and creative educator.

The PGCE route is a 2 year programme. Applicants must meet the normal PGCE entry requirements and further details of this are available on request.

Due to the nature of the post the successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service. It is a requirement that successful candidate will need to register with the Education Workforce Council prior to commencing employment.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM

Entry requirements for the Open University PGCE pathway which is fully funded by the Welsh Government.

Applicants are required to hold the following, at a minimum:

• A standard equivalent to GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics or Mathematics-Numeracy
• A standard equivalent to GCSE Grade C or above in either English Language or Welsh First Language
• A full UK honours degree (or equivalent). You must have a degree with at least 50% relevance to the subject if you want to teach to become a secondary school teacher (learners aged 12-16). For those candidates applying for a Welsh subject, your degree does not necessarily have to be in this field if you can show that you use the language fluently, because consideration may be given in depending on the depth of your knowledge.
• Applicants need to be available to commit to a full-time contract (not term-time only) until the end of the program in July 2026 and will be required to be based at the school from Monday to Friday.

For any questions or further information about the programme please email the PGE Wales Team at wales-pgce@open.ac.uk or go to PGCE | Postgraduate Certificate in Education in Wales | K36 (open.ac.uk)

Conwy is committed to safeguarding - qualifications and references will be verified. If not informed within 3 weeks of the closing date, candidates must assume they have not been shortlisted for interview and will therefore not be notified in writing. In promoting equal opportunities Conwy welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. All disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will be guaranteed an interview.

For further information please contact Miss Sophie Price, Ysgol Y Creuddyn, Telephone 01492 544344, swyddfa@creuddyn.conwy.sch.uk. Requests for informal conversations with the Headteacher are welcome as well as the relevant Heads of Department.

CLOSING DATE: Midnight, Tuesday, 04/03/25

(It is intended to hold the interviews during the week commencing 10/03/25)

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