Cardiff West Community High School
Teacher of Health and Wellbeing
Girls PE 0.6 (3 days)
Post No: ED50277042
MPS/UPS
Part Time & Permanent
Start: September 1st 2026
Cardiff West Community High School is seeking to appoint a passionate and committed Teacher of Health and Wellbeing (Girls’ PE) to join our vibrant and ambitious learning community.
At Cardiff West, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. Guided by our motto, “Create Your World”, and our core values of Ambition, Resilience and Trust, we are a pupil centred school dedicated to nurturing confident, healthy and aspirational young people.
The Role
You will:
• Teach Health and Wellbeing / Girls’ PE across Key Stages 3, 4 and Post 16
• Plan and deliver high quality, engaging learning experiences aligned to the Curriculum for Wales
• Promote positive physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
• Support students’ personal development through tutoring, mentoring and enrichment
• Contribute to a strong, collaborative department and whole school ethos
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
• Is a qualified teacher (QTS) with experience teaching in a secondary setting
• Has strong subject knowledge and a passion for girls’ physical education and wellbeing
• Is committed to inclusive practice, high expectations and student progress
• Works well as part of a team and values professional learning
• Builds positive, respectful relationships with students, colleagues and families
Welsh language skills, the ability to teach additional subjects, and a commitment to restorative and relational practice are desirable but not essential.
Why Join Cardiff West?
• A supportive and forward thinking leadership team
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development
• A culturally rich and inclusive school community serving Ely and Caerau
• Opportunities to make a genuine difference to young people’s lives
If you share our belief that education should develop the whole child and empower students to thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Under the Teacher and Higher Education Act 1998 and the Teachers (Compulsory Registration) Wales Regulations 2000, every qualified teacher, who is employed in a maintained school must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by the closing date. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
To apply:
Please complete the application form and refer to the recruitment pack for full details.
For further information, please contact Acting Business Manager, Donna Frowen at the school.
Cardiff West Community High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check and EWC registration are required for this post.
Advert closes: 12 noon, Tuesday 12th May, 2026
Interviews W/B: 18th May, 2026
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:
• aged under 25;
• not in employment, education or training;
• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;
• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.