Temporary Teacher 0.6FTE (Blaengwawr Primary School)

Salary: Teacher Salary

Temporary Teacher 0.6FTE (Blaengwawr Primary School)

BLAENGWAWR PRIMARY SCHOOL

Gwawr Street, Aberaman, Aberdare, CF44 6YP

Telephone Number: 01685 871064

TEMPORARY TEACHER 0.6FTE

September 2026 – August 2027

Salary: 0.6 Teachers Salary Scale

Blaengwawr Primary School is situated in the community of Aberaman in Aberdare and currently have 225 pupils on roll aged between 3 and 11. The school has strong links with the community and a supportive, pro-active governing body.

The Governing Body of this caring, inclusive school is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, well-organised and enthusiastic practitioner to join our staff team in the autumn term.

The role will include teaching in our Nursery-Reception Unit 2 days per week and in our Year 6 class for 1 day per week on a 0.6 temporary contract. It is expected to be a Monday & Tuesday and a Friday each week but this will be confirmed with the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will:-

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner who is prepared to work hard to ensure the best for each child, inspiring them and encouraging them to reach their full potential through high quality teaching and learning experiences
• Have excellent behaviour management skills
• Develop pupils’ wellbeing and self esteem
• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and governors
• Seek to explore and share ideas to work with our staff team to embed a bespoke curriculum for Blaengwawr pupils
• Be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Good knowledge and experience of working with pupils with additional learning skills
• Join our weekly professional learning sessions on a Monday after school

NQTs welcome to apply.

We can offer you:-

• An inclusive and welcoming school community
• Children who are enthusiastic about their learning
• A strong commitment to your professional development
• The opportunity to work collaboratively with team members
• The opportunity to develop creative and innovative teaching skills

Shortlisting will be held on 18 th June 2026 - Shortlisted candidates will be asked to teach a demonstration lesson prior to the interview. Interviews will be held on 25 th June 2026.

Closing Dates for applications is Friday 12 th June at 12 midnight.

Should you require further information about the post, please contact Naomi Poole, Headteacher, on 01685 871064.

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.