32.5 hours per week
Temporary up to 12 months or until the post holder returns; whichever is earlier.
The Governors of St Mary's Catholic Primary School wish to appoint a highly motivated, innovative and creative primary school teacher to cover a period of maternity leave, initially in Year 2. As this cover will extend beyond July, the post could potentially be in a different class from September '26.
The successful candidate will:
- Support and promote the Catholic ethos of the school.
- Be an inspirational, dedicated and highly effective classroom teacher.
- Have high expectations of children's behaviour and achievements.
- Have the ability to develop children's wellbeing and self-esteem.
- Be able to work as part of a close team to achieve the very best for our children.
- Have a strong commitment to their own learning and professional development.
We can offer:
- A strong caring Catholic Ethos.
- Children who are curious about the world in which they lived and who demonstrate a love of learning.
- Supportive, enthusiastic, highly skilled and hardworking colleagues.
- A high performing school with opportunities for continuous professional development.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and staff.
Applications should be made on the Catholic Education Service application forms which are available to download from the Catholic Education Service website (
www.catholiceducation.org.uk /resources/model-application-forms)
All applications to be emailed to: Mrs Large,
admin@stmaryscps.bridgend.cymru or by post, addressed to the Headteacher, Mrs Rachel Azzopardi.
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 January 2026
Shortlisting Date: 23 January 2026
Lesson Observations: 29 January 2026
Interview Date: 30 January 2026
Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough CouncilJob Description & Person SpecificationSt Mary's Catholic 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.