Temporary Teacher at Park Lane Special School

Salary: Teacher Payscale + Special Class Allowance (£2,838)

Temporary Teacher at Park Lane Special School

Park Lane School

Park Lane

Trecynon

Aberdare, CF44 8HN

T el: 01685 874489

Email: admin@parklanespecial.rctcbc.cymru
Headteacher: Mr Simon Type

NOR: 159

Age Range: 3 – 19 years

 

Temporary Specialist Teacher

Hours: 32 ½ Per week

Salary: Teachers Pay Scale + Special Class Allowance (£2,838)

Start date: As soon as possible

 

Park Lane School is an established and highly regarded, growing special school which caters for pupils with severe learning difficulties, global developmental delay, profound and multiple learning disabilities and learners with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) aged 3yrs to 19yrs. Our school is a safe, happy learning environment in which everyone is encouraged to imagine, believe and achieve their full potential through high aspirations and a wealth of rich learning opportunities and experiences.

Due to a significant increase in pupil numbers and a change in the delivery of the curriculum in Wales, the Governing Body are seeking to appoint a specialist teacher (ages 3-7) with experience of teaching pupils with ALN particularly learners with ASD and global developmental delay.

Successful candidates need flexibility, empathy, and a sound understanding of high quality teaching and learning. They will be able to creatively adapt their teaching to appropriately meet the needs of individual learners within a range of age groups, environments and situations, and be able build positive professional relationships to help drive change constructively.

Successful candidates will have experience of applying person centered planning approaches to create engaging activities to meet the needs of all learners. The ability to manage change, problem solve and use high levels of initiative are essential.

Successful candidates will have a thorough knowledge of initiatives and strategies to support learners with ALN including learners with ASD and be able to build positive working relationships with pupils, parents and other agencies. They will have excellent communication skills and be able to lead and upskill a team to become enabling adults within an effective learning environment.

Application forms, and further details, including a and person specification for the role may be obtained via the Schools Recruitment website using the link: https://ce0576li.webitrent.com/ce0576li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC105GF.open?WVID=2482495vvA   

Please note to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the Schools Recruitment Website. If you do not complete the online application, you will not be considered as having applied for the post.

Should you require further information about the post, please contact Deanah Haines, Office Manager, on 01685 874489.

 

The closing date for this post is 14th November 2025 at Midnight.

Interviews will be held at the school on 25th November 2025.

 

PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL.  IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.

 

The Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.