Llanrhidian Primary School: Teacher with leader responsibilities (TLR 2a)

The governing body is looking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational teacher. Llanrhidian Primary has an excellent reputation for developing teachers into leadership positions and this is an opportunity for someone with initial leadership experience to further develop these skills. The successful candidate will be required to lead upon identified school improvement priorities. The right candidate will be offered opportunities to work alongside our senior leadership team.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a range of experience across the primary age phase
• Be creative and able to inspire learning beyond the classroom
• Be someone who works extremely well as part of a team
• Have high expectations for the learning, behaviour and care of all pupils
• Be committed, hard-working and keen to offer to the wider life of the school
• Have good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Have a clear understanding of developing learner voice, pupil-led learning and improving wellbeing
• Have effective ICT skills and can use these to enhance learning

In return, we can offer you:

• Opportunity to be part of a happy, motivated and friendly staff team
• Enthusiastic pupils with excellent attitudes to learning
• Opportunities to be involved in developing the school's approach to new initiatives
• Training and professional development opportunities

All prospective applicants are invited to book a place on a tour of the school. These will be held on Wednesday 19 March at 10am - 11am or 1.30pm - 2.30pm. Please book your time in advance by contacting the school office on 01792 390181 or via email on Llanrhidian.primaryschool@swansea-edunet.gov.uk

Shortlisted applicants will be required to demonstrate their excellent teaching through lesson observations within their place of work during the week of 29 April. Formal interviews will take place on Friday 9 May.

Key Dates:

Tour of School: Wednesday 19 March
Closing Date: Friday 4 April at 12 Noon
Shortlisting: Wednesday 9 April
Interviews: Friday 9 May
Required to start: September 2025

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

Application forms can be obtained from www.swansea.gov.uk . Completed forms should be returned to Caswelld5@hwbcymru.net for the attention of Mrs Caswell.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of the children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Applicants must be registered with the EWC before employment starts.

Within Swansea Council, there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding