Temporary Teacher (Maternity Leave)

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

(Internal Vacancy Only)

About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 3928

Organisation:

Schools

Number of vacancies:

1

Contract type:

Temporary/Secondment - Full Time

Contract end date:

31 July 2027

Location:

Llanelli

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

32hrs 30 mins

Come and join our team

Come and Join Our Team

The Federation of Ysgol Gymraeg Ffwrnes and Ysgol Gymunedol Trimsaran is seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our professional and supportive team as a Progression Step 1 Teacher on a temporary maternity cover basis. The post will be based at Ysgol Gymraeg Ffwrnes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking federation that places children at the heart of everything we do and is committed to delivering the highest quality Welsh-medium education.

Our federation brings together two unique schools that work closely together to provide rich, relevant and inspiring learning experiences for all learners. We are proud of our culture of collaboration, trust and continuous professional learning, where staff work together to secure the very best outcomes for children.

The successful candidate will join a learning community where curiosity, creativity, wellbeing and the development of every child are highly valued. They will contribute to providing engaging learning experiences that support children to develop as ambitious, capable and confident learners.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Is passionate about early years education and Progression Step 1 learning

• Has a strong understanding of Curriculum for Wales

• Can provide creative, engaging and meaningful learning experiences

• Is committed to securing high standards of progress and wellbeing for all learners

• Works effectively as part of a team and builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues

• Is keen to contribute to the wider life of the school and federation

• Values the Welsh language, Welsh culture and the Welsh identity of our schools.

Our schools are proud of their Welsh identity and commitment to delivering high-quality Welsh-medium education. As a result, fluency in Welsh is essential for this post.

Why Join Us?

• An ambitious and forward-thinking federation with a clear vision for the future

• A strong culture of collaboration and professional support

• Excellent opportunities for professional development and sharing effective practice

• Dedicated and supportive staff who are passionate about Welsh-medium education

• Enthusiastic learners who enjoy learning and contribute actively to school life

• An opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and families.

If you are a teacher who is passionate about Welsh-medium education and eager to join a friendly, supportive and ambitious team, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please contact Mr Steffan Jones on 01554 758589

Job Description:

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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 5 - You will need to be able to communicate fluently in 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.

Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.