Class Teacher (September 2025 - Maternity Cover) - Gwenfo Church in Wales Primary School

Salary: 32433.00 - 49944.00 GBP per Year

About us
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Gwenfo Church in Wales Primary School family. We are looking to appoint a nurturing, innovative and reflective teacher to join our happy andsuccessful school.

Wellbeing is at the heart of all we do at Gwenfo and we welcome applications from teachers who can embrace our ethos and who are committed to providing engaging and challenging learning opportunities for all, allowing our pupils to flourish and succeed.

This post is for a maternity leave cover for the full academic year starting in September 2025.

Website: gwenfocwprimary.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 - Teacher's Main Scale (TMS):

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


Hours of Work / Weeks per year / Working Pattern : Full time (32.5hrs) 39 weeks per year Monday to Friday
Main Place of Work : Gwenfo CW Primary School
Temporary Reason : Maternity Leave Cover


Description: This teaching position will be temporary for the full academic year to cover the current post holder's maternity leave.
About you
We are looking for an individual who:

• Can demonstrate a willingness and ability to promote and develop the school's distinctive Christian ethos, creative and nurturing character;


• Has the belief in developing the talent in each and every child;


• Is a classroom practitioner who is inspirational and reflective.


• Has the enthusiasm, energy and ability to inspire, motivate, challenge and support our pupils;


• Has excellent communication skills to work in partnership with children, parents/carers, staff, governors and the local and wider community.

How to apply
We welcome visits by prospective applicants. Please contact the school.

Start Date: 1st September 2025
Closing Date: 11th June 2025
Shortlisting Date: 12th June
Interview/Observation Dates: Week beginning 16th June

EWC Required: Yes
DBS CHECK REQUIRED: Enhanced & Barred Children

For Further Information, contact: Miss Nicola Starke / nstarke@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Return Method e.g. e-mail / return to school: Please return application forms via email to office@gwenfocwprimary.co.uk or post to Gwenfo Church in Wales Primary School, Old Port Road, Wenvoe CF5 6AN

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.