TEACHER OF SCIENCE - Ysgol Y Strade

Salary: £32,433 - £49,944 (MPR2 - UPR3)

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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 1387

Organisation: Schools

Section: Ysgol Y Strade

Number of vacancies: 1

Contract type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Carmarthenshire

Grade: School Teachers

Salary: £32,433 - £49,944 (MPR2 - UPR3)

If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate : £24.11 - £29.30

Contract Hours 1.0 FTE

Come and join our team
The school is looking to recruit a full-time qualified teacher on a one year-contract in the first instance. The successful applicant will teach Science to KS3 and a specialist subject to KS4 and KS5.

We are proud of the long history of success that the school and the department have. There is a strong focus on developing the knowledge and teaching skills of teachers within the school and ensuring a stimulating learning environment. We are looking for an energetic individual who would be keen to contribute fully to the school's academic standards and extracurricular life. There will be an opportunity to teach classes across the age and ability range. The department's results at all levels are a source of pride every year.

Further information about the school, as well as a copy of the prospectus is available on our website, www.ysgolystrade.org

Applicants are informed of one element of "School's Statement on Staff Recruitment and Appointment" which is the need for successful applicants to show original copies of certificates e.g. degree on the day of the interview.

An application form and further details can be obtained by contacting Mrs Beryl Bowen, Governors Support Officer on the school number or by email: beryl.bowen@ysgolystrade.org. If you want an informal chat contact the Assistant Headteacher, Mr Rhys Browning by calling the school on 01554 745100.

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DBS level: An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk

Welsh language level - Verbal: Level 5 - You will need to be able to communicate fluently in Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Closing Date: 17/03/2025, 10:00

The Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. P lease Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.

Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.