Temporary Teacher - Cwmclydach Primary School

Salary: Teachers Payscale

Temporary Teacher - Cwmclydach Primary School

Cwm Clydach Primary School

Wern Street, Clydach Vale, Tonypandy, CF40 2BQ

01443 433005

Numbers of Pupils on role: 187

Temporary Teacher (1 year initially)

Hours: 32 ½ Hours Per Week

Salary: Teachers Pay Scale

Required from: 1 September 2026 or ASAP

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Cwm Clydach Primary School, a thriving and supportive school community in the village of Clydach Vale.

Cwm Clydach Primary School is a happy, successful school with a strong, caring and inclusive ethos at its heart. We currently have 187 pupils on roll across 7 classes, including a Local Authority Nurture Provision class and a full-time Nursery. Our school is firmly rooted in the community and committed to providing high-quality learning experiences for all.

The Headteacher and Governing Body are seeking to appoint an innovative, motivated and excellent practitioner who is ready to embrace the challenge of becoming an integral part of our school community.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher to join our nurturing, supportive and friendly team, contributing to the planning, delivery and evaluation of our engaging Curriculum @ Cwm, and ensuring outstanding opportunities for all pupils.

We are seeking an inspiring and skilled Foundation Learning teacher with the expertise and passion to make a positive difference. The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate excellent classroom practice and high expectations for all learners
• Have a strong understanding of child development and Foundation Learning pedagogy
• Create a nurturing, ambitious learning environment both indoors and outdoors
• Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching and learning experiences
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to drive school improvement
• Champion high standards of teaching, learning and pupil wellbeing
• Use excellent communication skills to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community

Cwm Clydach Primary School will offer you:

• a highly inclusive, welcoming, nurturing school with a culture of mutual respect and teamwork.
• a committed team, motivated to continually drive school improvements.
• a commitment to providing high quality professional development and continual focus on improving pedagogy.
• an extremely supportive and effective Governing Body.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about teaching and learning
• Is reflective, resilient and committed to improvement
• Has the ability to inspire and motivate young learners
• Shares our vision and values for inclusive, nurturing education
• Is committed to ensuring every child achieves their full potential

Applicants should state their curricular strengths and skills they may be able to offer the school.

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/ETREC179GF.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 Mrs Linsey Owens, Headteacher, on 01443 433005.

The closing date for applications is 18 th June 2026 at Midnight.

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.