Teacher (Phase and Curriculum Lead) - Nant Celyn Primary School

Salary: MPS \/ UPS + TLR2A

Teacher post + TLR2A

Start Date: 1st September 2026

We are a passionate and dedicated school community with big ideas and ambitious plans for the future. Inclusion and wellbeing sit at the heart of everything we do. If you would like to be part of an innovative, forward‑thinking and nurturing school, we would love to hear from you.

The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, skilled and inspirational teacher to lead Phase 1, Phase 2 or Phase 3, with an additional whole‑school responsibility for a substantial area of school life such as curriculum, pedagogy or teaching and learning innovation. This is a significant leadership role, and the successful candidate will join our Senior Leadership Team.

While we welcome applications from teachers with experience across the 3-11 age range, phase placement will be matched to the candidate's strengths, experience and aspirations.

For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Keri Smith by email at Keri.Smith@torfaen.gov.uk or by telephone on 01633 624170.

Closing date: Thursday 16th April 2026
Shortlisting: Friday 17th April 2026
Interviews: Wednesday 22 nd and Thursday 23 rd April 2026

You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

We are a registered Disability Confident Employer and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.