Teacher - Oak Field Primary School

Salary: 32433.00 - 49944.00 GBP per Year

About the School
Oak Field Primary is a community school in the heart of Gibbonsdown - Barry. We are committed to ensuring our families and staff to grow in confidence, independence, resilience and knowledge, so that all flourish and achieve their full potential, while developing a life-long love of learning and of the world around us. We work together with families and across our community to foster positive relationships, supporting each other and acknowledging that Together Everyone Achieves More.

We aim to be a safe, nurturing school, who offers an inspiring broad and balanced curriculum, educating the whole child; supporting them to become ambitious capable learners, enterprising and creative contributors, ethically and informed citizens who are healthy and confident contributors ready to lead a fulfilling life as a valued member of society.

Website: https://www.oakfieldprimarybarry.co.uk/

Ambitious: Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

Open: Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

Together: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: TMS2 - UPS3, £32,433 - £49,944 (Pro Rata)

Hours of Work / Weeks per year / Working Pattern: Full-Time, 52 Weeks, Monday - Friday

Main Place of Work: Oak Field Primary School

Temporary Reason: Pupil Numbers

Teacher's Main Scale:

TMS1(MIN) N/A

TMS2 £32,433

TMS3 £35,039

TMS4 £37,739

TMS5 £40,710

TMS6 £44,802

Upper Pay Scales for Teachers:

UPS1 £46,446

UPS2 £48,168

UPS3 £49,944

Description:

We are seeking to appoint a Teacher for September 2025, who is innovative, strong and an inspirational classroom practitioner who is committed to supporting children's wellbeing, learning and have high aspirations for the pupils' they work with. The successful candidate will join a team of committed, enthusiastic and caring staff who support our Oak Field community.

Together Everyone Achieves More. Visits are welcome.

About you
You will need:

• EWC Required: Yes


• DBS Check Required: Yes

How to Apply
Closing Date: 25.03.25 @ 23:59
Shortlisting Date: 26.03.25
Interview Dates: 10.04.25

For Further Information, contact: Kelly Bladon - Deputy Headteacher BladonK1@hwbcymru.net

As part of your application, please submit a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

Your letter should address the following areas:

1. Your Motivation for Applying

• Why do you want to teach at Oak Field Primary School ?


• How do your values align with our school ethos and community?
  
  

2. Your Teaching Experience & Approach

• What experience do you have that makes you a strong candidate?


• How do you create an engaging and inclusive learning environment?


• How do you support pupils with different learning needs and abilities?
  
  

3. Impact on Children's Learning & Development

• Share an example of a successful lesson or strategy you have used.


• How do you ensure all children make progress, both academically and personally?
  
  

4. Wider Contribution to School Life

• How would you contribute to the school beyond the classroom (e.g., extra-curricular activities, school events, or leadership opportunities)?
  
  

5. Safeguarding & Pastoral Care

• How do you promote a safe, supportive, and nurturing learning environment?
  
  

Submission:

We look forward to reading your application and learning more about what you can bring to Oak Field Primary School.


Please attach your covering letter along with your completed application form and return it to oakfieldps@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk by 25/03/25.

Shortlisting & Interview Dates: 26/03/25 & 10/04/25

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information