Class Teacher (Ysgol Carreghofa)

Class Teacher (Ysgol Carreghofa)
Job description
Carreghofa School is in a peaceful village called Llanymynech, we are near the border in Powys by Shropshire. Carreghofa is full of 100 bright and unique pupils, learning to grow and create. These pupils will grow into amazing adults of society, reaching high for their goals and dreams. Our area is full of nature and adventures, from beautiful canals to the Heritage Area. Llanymynech is a lovely area to live. Carreghofa School is an amazing opportunity to learn a different language, we teach young learners Welsh and its culture. From easy greetings to full sentences. At Carreghofa we enjoy fun activities, whether outdoors in our forest school area, or getting creative indoors with art inspirations by famous artists. Committees is a time where children learn to be responsible with tasks and have opportunities to make the school more active, eco-friendly and much more. The pupils of Carreghofa have grown up in Wales and England, a small percentage have also come from different countries as well. Learning with us is a way to educate children into being gifted, talented and proud to be in our excellent community.

'Carreghofa Primary School: Happy Together, Reaching High."

School context written by Year 6

We are looking for a teacher who:

• is an excellent practitioner with a good knowledge of the new Curriculum for Wales
• can teach across several year groups (principally, YR - 2)
• has high expectations of both learning and behaviour.
• is passionate about supporting the wellbeing of pupils and strives to make a difference to the 'whole' child.
• is a committed and flexible team player who seeks and shares ideas.
• is willing to show a commitment to the wider life of school and extra-curricular activities.
• has the skills (or aptitude to learn how) to support the school in furthering the Welsh language.
• is open to new approaches that support pedagogy.

In exchange, the school can offer you:

• friendly, respectful and enthusiastic pupils
• a hard-working, conscientious and dedicated team of staff
• a caring, vibrant and well-resourced learning environment
• strong links with the local community.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office on: 01691 830396 or email office@carreghofa.powys.sch.uk for a chat or to arrange a visit.

This position has a requirement for an Enhanced DBS Check.