Teacher of Mathematics (Maternity Cover - Full or Part time)- Ysgol Dyffryn Taf.

Salary: £33,731 - £51,942 (MPR2 - UPR3)

About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 3909

Organisation:

Schools

Number of vacancies:

1

Contract type:

Permanent Part Time

Location:

Whitland

Grade:

School Teachers

Salary:

£33,731 - £51,942 (MPR2 - UPR3)

If part time, the full time salary quoted (which is based on full time equivalent) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate :

£24.72 - £30.04

Contract Hours

30 hours

Come and join our team

The Head and Governors of our school wish to appoint an enthusiastic teacher of Mathematics to cover a period of maternity leave as part of our dedicated team of professionals. We are looking for a dedicated teacher who wishes to join a dynamic, hardworking department who has the ability and vision to lead pupils to exceptional outcomes.

The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with the department with the aim to maximise the potential of all pupils and enhance learning opportunities that enrich their learning experience.

As a department we are committed to developing our approach to the New Curriculum, demonstrating a positive learning environment, and centre our curriculum on the disciplines of Mathematics including the traditional Mathematics components of developing numerical reasoning, number, measuring, geometry, algebra and data skills .

The successful candidate will have a fantastic opportunity to positively impact upon the attitudes of our pupils towards mathematics through the application and connection of the five mathematical proficiencies using a range of real-life contexts to explore mathematical concepts as well as to consolidate them. These learning experiences will support our pupils to become creative and critical thinkers, not just during their time with us at Dyffryn Taf, but for the rest of their lives.

We are a community school that places a great emphasis on positive, productive and respectful relationships between pupils and staff. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic department within a warm and welcoming school.

For further details, contact the Nicola Tinsley on nicola.tinsley@dyffryntaf.org.uk

Job Description:

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Expected date of interview:

8 October 2026

DBS level:

An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk

Welsh language level - verbal

Level 1 - You will need a basic knowledge of Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level..

Closing Date: 04/10/2026, 23:55

The Rewards

We're proud to offer a range of benefits to our staff. Please note that the examples shown are just some of what may be available, and eligibility can vary depending on your role or contract type. For instance, certain benefits may not apply to casual workers .

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Anonymous Recruitment

We adopt an 'anonymous recruitment' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.

We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Right to work eligibility: Every employer in the UK must carry out a Right to Work check before a new employee starts work. This is a legal requirement under the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 and applies to every worker, regardless of nationality.

All applicants will be asked about their nationality and whether they are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to confirm whether you are eligible to apply for the vacancy and to work for the Council or its partner organisations.

Carmarthenshire County Council holds a valid sponsorship licence. However, applicants who require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route must meet all eligibility criteria set out by the UK Government under the points-based immigration system. Before submitting an application, you should check whether the role meets the eligibility criteria in the UK Government guidance: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK . Please note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria, your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or any offer of employment may be retracted.

How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.

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