Athro dosbarth/ Class Teacher, Ty Dysgu Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)

Salary: £32,433.00 - To: £49,944.00

Job advertisement

Class teacher at Ty Dysgu Pupil Referral Unit (PRU).

PERMANENT POST
32.5 hours per week

Salary Range: M2 - UPS3 + ALN Allowance
£32,433 - £49,944 + £2,728 p.a.

The management committee of Ty Dysgu Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) is seeking to appoint a motivated teacher for a class of pupils with Social, Emotional, and Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD). These pupils also have a range of additional learning needs (ALN), including autism and ADHD. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate excellent classroom practice, along with specific experience or qualifications in SEBD, and a strong commitment to working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for our learners at Ty Dysgu. The teacher will be required to work closely with other class teachers, parents/carers, and supporting professionals to enable pupils to make progress across the curriculum.

Ty Dysgu is a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) maintained by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, providing education for pupils aged 3-16 years with SEBD and other ALN. Applications are welcomed from aspirational, enthusiastic teachers looking to further develop their careers in an inclusive, supportive environment. The successful candidate will be passionate about empowering every young person to reach their full potential. At Ty Dysgu, there is a growing emphasis on supporting learner wellbeing and mental health through a trauma informed approach.

Ty Dysgu is seeking to appoint a dynamic, innovative, and resilient teacher to work with a class of Key Stage 2/3 pupils as part of the revolving door provision. The post holder will be required to work closely with mainstream schools and external agencies to support pupil reintegration. Experience of working with pupils with SEBD and other ALN across both primary and secondary phases, would be advantageous.

Ty Dysgu aims to provide the highest possible standards of education and support for all its pupils, regardless of their level of educational need. The ideal candidate will be someone who is passionate, highly motivated, and driven to achieve the best outcomes for young people at the PRU, with the vision to create an outstanding educational environment. If you are looking for a new challenge/wishing to further develop your knowledge and skills within the ALN sector and are committed to making a difference for young people with challenging behaviour, this opportunity could be for you!

The management committee is committed to appointing a teacher who:
• Has a genuine commitment and enthusiasm for teaching and learning;
• Has an excellent understanding of pupils with complex SEBD including autism, alongside specific learning difficulties and other ALN;
• Has a track record of delivering successful outcomes for pupils;
• Has knowledge of SEBD strategies;
• Possess confidence, determination, and excellent organisational skills
• Is forward-thinking, imaginative, and visionary, able to develop a caring, nurturing learning environment;
• Can build relationships of mutual respect with pupils, parents, staff, and the management committee;
• Will further develop our commitment to working positively with parents, carers, the local authority, and external agencies;
• Share specialist best practice with other specialist and mainstream settings and outside agencies;
• Demonstrates and promotes excellence, equality, and high expectations for all;
• Has excellent organisational and communication skills;
• Possess a good knowledge of Curriculum for Wales (CFW)

Ty Dysgu recognises the importance of learning to the success of the organisation and is committed to the investment in and development of our staff.
Protecting children, young people, and adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. This post requires a criminal records check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Start Date: The post will begin in the Autumn term 2025 or later through negotiation.