Temporary Teacher - Penrhys Primary School

Salary: Teacher Payscale

Temporary Teacher - Penrhys Primary School

Penrhys Primary School

Heol Pendyrus

Tylorstown

Rhondda Cynon Taf

01443 730037

Numbers of Pupils on role: 77

Temporary Teacher

Hours: 32 ½ Per week

Salary: Teachers Payscale

Start Date: 1st January 2026 until 31st August 2026

The Governing Body wish to appoint an excellent classroom teacher, to work at Penrhys Primary School and complement our existing team.

Penrhys Primary School is situated in the heart of the Rhondda Valley. With picturesque views and a happy, caring staff, we are proud of our community school and would like to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and diligent teacher, who will also have the added responsibility of becoming an Area of Learning and Experience Lead. The appointment will offer a temporary contract in the first instance and will be subject to review at the end of the Summer Term 2026.

The successful candidate would be responsible for teaching a mixed class of Year Two, Three and Four children and would be required to lead a small team of Learning Support Assistants. The delivery of well planned, high quality experiences on a daily basis is of paramount importance.

The successful candidate will need to have a secure knowledge of the Curriculum for Wales along with excellent behaviour management skills. It is also essential that the successful candidate has the ability to forge positive relationships with children, staff, parents and members of the Governing Body.

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 Headteacher, Andrew Williams on 07581300740

The closing date for applications is Midnight on Friday November 28th 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.