Temporary Teacher (Maternity Cover) Hafod Primary School

Salary: Teachers Pay Scale

Temporary Teacher (Maternity Cover) Hafod Primary School

Hafod Primary School
Wayne Street, Trehafod, Pontypridd CF37 2NL

TEMPORARY TEACHER (MATERNITY COVER)

Start Date: January 2027
Salary: Teachers Pay Scale
Contract Type: Temporary (Maternity Cover)
Hours: 32.5 Hours Per Week

Hafod Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school where positive relationships, pupil wellbeing and high expectations underpin daily life. Staff know pupils well and work closely with families to ensure every child feels safe, supported and ready to learn.

Our dedicated team provides engaging learning experiences through a broad and balanced curriculum, helping pupils make strong progress from their individual starting points.

We value staff development, collaboration and continuous improvement, creating a supportive and reflective professional environment. With a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and community partnerships, Hafod Primary offers a rewarding place to work and make a difference to children's lives.

The Governing Body of Hafod Primary School wish to appoint an outstanding practitioner to teach our mixed Year 5/6 class.

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
• 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
• Demonstrates the enthusiasm and communication skills necessary to take responsibility for an area of the 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:-
• Happy and motivated pupils who are ready to learn
• A vibrant and happy primary school with an inclusive, welcoming environment where everyone is encouraged to thrive
• An inclusive and welcoming school community of staff, pupils, parents and governors
• A strong commitment to your professional development
• The opportunity to work collaboratively with team members

Should you require further information about the post, please contact Miss E. Bradley, Headteacher, on 01443 682234.

The closing date for applications is Friday 25th September 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.