Teacher of Design Technology (Maternity Cover) - Ysgol Dyffryn Taf

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

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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 1566

Organisation: Schools

Section: Dyffryn Taf

Number of vacancies: 1

Contract type: Temporary/Secondment - Full Time

Contract end date: 30 June 2026

Location: Carmarthenshire

Grade: School Teachers

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

If part time, the full time salary quoted (which is based on full time equivalent) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate : £24.72 - £30.04

Contract Hours 32.5

Come and join our team
Dyffryn Taf is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiring teacher of Design and Technology to join our dedicated team of professionals to cover a period of maternity leave. This is an opportunity to join the school at an exciting time in its development. As we continue to embed the Curriculum for Wales and changes to 14-16 and post-16 courses, we are looking for a professional who is willing to step in to help support the provision of Design and Technology at Dyffryn Taf. The successful applicant will have an opportunity to positively impact upon the attitudes of our pupils towards creative design and the use of varying tools and materials, supporting them to become enterprising and creative individuals, not just during their time with us at Dyffryn Taf, but for the rest of their lives.

We are a community school that places a great emphasis on positive, productive and respectful relationships between pupils and staff. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic department within a warm and welcoming school on an exciting journey of innovation and improvement.
Our success is reflected in our pupils' achievements, their enthusiasm for extra-curricular experiences and their positive attitudes to learning. Stemming from our school vision of Gallwn, gofalwn/We can, we care, we work hard to promote an ethos of mutual respect and encourage all our pupils to aspire to be the best versions of themselves. Learning, achievement and celebrating everyone's unique capacity to contribute positively is at the heart of everything we do.
We welcome applications from all levels of experience. Applicants should have excellent subject knowledge and a passion for teaching and inspiring young people. They should also be committed to achieving excellence and be ready to support the school's vision. In return, we are committed to ensuring all our teachers are supported in their ongoing professional learning and development through collaborative training and a strong team ethos.
We welcome visits from prospective applicants and are open to discussing /offering courses that deliver a healthy Design & Technology menu for students; if this is something you would like to do, please contact the school to make those arrangements.

Job Description: Maternity Cover D&T Teacher - Job Advert and Description.pdf - 652KB Opens in a new window

Expected date of interview: 9 May 2025

DBS level: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job

Welsh language level - Verbal: Level 1 - You will need a basic knowledge of Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level..

Closing Date: 28/04/2025, 09:00

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

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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.

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