Temporary Teacher (Cwmaman Primary School)

Salary: Teachers Pay Scale

Temporary Teacher (Cwmaman Primary School)

CWMAMAN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Glanaman Rd, Cwmaman, Aberdare, CF44 6LA
Tel: 01685 661001
Headteacher: Mrs J. South

Numbers of Pupils on role: 195

TEMPORARY TEACHER (1 YEAR CONTRACT)

Number of Hours Per Week: 32.5
Salary: Teachers Pay Scale
Start Date: 4th January 2027
Contract Type: Temporary

The Governing Body wish to appoint a Class Teacher to work at Cwmaman Primary School for 1 year initially to complement our existing team.

Cwmaman Primary School is a warm, inclusive and ambitious school at the heart of its community. We are committed to ensuring every child is valued, supported and inspired to achieve their full potential. Our core values of respect, kindness, resilience, honesty and responsibility underpin all aspects of school life, helping our learners to grow into confident, caring and successful individuals. We pride ourselves on the strong relationships we build with pupils, families and the wider community, working together to create a nurturing environment where everyone belongs. Through high-quality teaching, enriching experiences and a strong focus on wellbeing, we strive to ensure that every child thrives both academically and personally.

We are looking for an inspiring and highly skilled teacher with the expertise, passion and drive to provide engaging and positive learning experiences for our reception pupils, while also demonstrating the flexibility and commitment to teach across any phase of the school as required. The successful candidate will be dedicated to secur-ing high standards of teaching and learning, fostering a nurturing and inclusive class-room environment, and supporting every child to achieve their full potential. They will share our commitment to excellence, wellbeing and community engagement, and will embody the values that are at the heart of Cwmaman Primary School.

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.
• Inspire and motivate our pupils
• Create a nurturing, ambitious learning environment both indoors and outdoors.
• Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching and learning experiences.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of assessment in the Early Years, using this information to inform planning, identify next steps in learning, and implement effective early intervention strategies to support all pupils.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to drive school improvement.
• Champion high standards of teaching, learning and pupil well-being.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and the wider community.
• Lead and take responsibility for an Area of Learning, driving high standards of teaching and learning, and contributing to curriculum development.
• Be willing to contribute to the wider life of the school.

In return, we will offer:
• A highly inclusive, welcoming and nurturing school.
• A committed team, motivated to continually drive school improvements.
• A commitment to providing high-quality professional learning and continual focus on improving pedagogy.
• An extremely supportive Governing Body.
• Amazing pupils, who are looking to be inspired.

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 potential.
• Is enthusiastic to lead Health and Wellbeing area of Learning.
• Who is willing to contribute to wider school life such as after school clubs and community events.

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

Should you require further information about the post, please contact Mrs Jamie South (Headteacher) on 01685 661001

The closing date for application is Friday 23rd October at Midnight.

Other dates:
• Shortlisting: Monday 2nd November 2026
• Interviews: Monday 16th November 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.