Temporary Teacher - Part Time 0.5 FTE (Maerdy Primary School)

Salary: Teachers Pay Scale (0.5 FTE)

Temporary Teacher - Part Time 0.5 FTE (Maerdy Primary School)

MAERDY PRIMARY SCHOOL
Graigwen, Maerdy, Rhondda Cynon Taff, CF434TW
Telephone Number: 01443 755227

Temporary Teacher - Part Time 0.5 FTE

Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Teachers Pay Scale
Contract Type: Part Time - Temporary (1 Year)
Hours: 16.25 Hours - 2.5 days Per Week

Maerdy Primary School is a warm, friendly and inclusive school where children are supported to feel happy, safe and confident in their learning. The school prides itself on high standards of teaching and learning, delivered through a broad and balanced curriculum that nurtures every child’s talents and encourages a positive attitude towards lifelong learning.
We place great value on strong relationships between home and school and believe that working together is key to ensuring every pupil thrives. Our welcoming atmosphere, combined with a strong culture of cooperation and care, makes Maerdy Primary a rewarding and fulfilling place for both children and staff.
Maerdy Primary offers high-quality learning spaces and facilities that support an exceptional educational environment. The site includes well-equipped classrooms, a main hall, outdoor learning areas, and dedicated spaces that enhance both teaching and pupil experience.
The Governing Body of Maerdy Primary School wish to appoint an outstanding practitioner to join a strong, dedicated and enthusiastic team.

The Governors are committed to appointing a teacher who:

• Demonstrates the skills of an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of children’s behaviour, achievement, progress and wellbeing
• Is adaptable and innovative
• Has experience of planning and implementing the curriculum through contexts for learning
• An understanding of assessment in learning and how to implement in the classroom
• A commitment to developing innovative and reflective approaches to learning and teaching
• Has the ability to lead an area of learning and experience
• Demonstrates the communication skills necessary to take responsibility for areas of the new curriculum/school initiatives
• Is strongly committed to working closely with governors, parents and the wider community
• Is personable, approachable and aims for excellence

We can offer you:-
• A happy and highly motivated pupil who are always ready to learn
• A vibrant and happy primary school with an inclusive, welcoming environment where everyone is encouraged to thrive
• An attractive learning environment with plenty of outdoor space.
• An inclusive and welcoming school community of staff, pupils, parents and governors
• A strong commitment to your professional development including weekly PPA sessions
• The opportunity to work collaboratively with team members

If you are currently employed by Rhondda Cynon Taff Council, please apply for the position through your employee self-service account and not via the link below. If you have any issues accessing your Employee Self-Service account, please contact iTrent admin team on 01443 680760 or itrentadmin@rctcbc.gov.uk

Should you require further information about the post, please contact Miss H Gregory, Headteacher, on 01443 755227.

The closing date for applications is Friday 26th May 2026 at Midnight.

Shortlisting 29/06/2026

Interviews 06/07/2026

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.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.