Teacher FTE 0.8 - Oldcastle Primary (Temporary) - Maternity Cover
Job description
26 hours per week
Temporary up to 12 months or until the post holder returns; whichever is earlier, with an expected start date of December 2025.
Oldcastle Primary School is a vibrant primary school in Bridgend, dedicated to inspiring, motivating, and educating over 400 children aged 3 to 11. We are an ambitious school where learning values underpin excellence, individuals are valued, achievements are celebrated, and pupils, staff, and the community thrive in a safe, happy, and innovative learning environment. Recognised by Estyn as an inclusive and welcoming school, we pride ourselves on our strong ethos of pupil well-being, respect, and community engagement. At Oldcastle Primary, education is more than just learning it's about growing confident, self-assured learners ready to take on the world.
About the Role The Governors of Oldcastle Primary School seek to appoint a motivated and passionate teacher to join our supportive and forward-thinking team on our journey to excellence. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a school committed to high standards of teaching and learning, where your enthusiasm and dedication will make a real difference.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and deliver well-structured, engaging lessons across the primary phase, following the Curriculum for Wales.
Inspire and enthuse pupils to achieve their full potential.
Maintain high standards of teaching, learning, and behaviour.
Assess, monitor, and report on pupil progress effectively.
Support pupils with Additional Learning Needs to ensure inclusive education.
Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to whole-school development and ethos.
Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance teaching practice.
Desirable Qualities Highly motivated and passionate about inspiring children.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to set and maintain high expectations for pupils and staff alike.
Commitment to contributing positively to the school community and ethos.
NQTs may apply for this post if they have the essential skills required.
If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic educator passionate about making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Please explore our website to learn more about life at Oldcastle Primary School. We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our team.
The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.
An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.
Closing Date: 22 October 2025
Shortlisting Date: 3 November 2025
Interview Date: 10 November 2025
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person SpecificationOldcastle Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.