Physics Teacher - Ysgol Maes Y Gwendraeth

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

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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 1983

Organisation:

Schools

Number of vacancies:

1

Contract type:

Permanent Full Time

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

1.0 FTE

Come and join our team

The Headteacher and Governors of our school wish to appoint a dedicated Teacher of Physics, who is passionate about educating and developing children to become independent and confident individuals. The successful candidate is expected to be able to teach Physics across the school including Sixth Form. To commence in post September 2025

You will have excellent teaching skills, interpersonal qualities and be able work as part of a team to maintain the high standards we set ourselves and our pupils.

You must be a good communicator to establish and maintain open channels of communication between staff, parents, guardians, and educational professionals.

Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Maes y Gwendraeth undertakes to protect and promote the welfare of vulnerable children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will also be enthusiastic and creative when delivering the skills-based curriculum.

In return the school can offer:

• A team of happy, friendly, and welcoming colleagues.
• A dedicated, motivated leadership team that wants to develop future leaders.
• Enthusiastic and dedicated children.
• Supportive staff and Governing Body.

For further details, please contact the Headteacher, Mr Arwyn Thomas or the Assistant Headteacher, Mrs Eurgain Bonell.

Job Description:

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DBS level:

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

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: 06/07/2025, 23:55

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.

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