Ysgol Eirias
Role: Teacher of English
Contract: Full-time Temporary Post
Closing Date: Thursday 15th May
Start Date: September 2025
We are looking for an innovative and energetic teacher to join our dedicated staff at Ysgol Eirias to teach English and Expressive Arts. The post is to commence September 2025 for a full time temporary post with potential for a permanent post in the future.
Successful candidates will be well qualified English specialists with a passion for their subject areas and an enthusiasm for working with inquisitive young minds. The school has been embracing the Curriculum for Wales for a number of years and covers all AoLEs, including Languages, Literacy and Communication and Expressive Arts, through the Year 7 to 9 Curriculum. The English Faculty teaches Curriculum for Wales in Expressive Arts and LLC in Years 7 to 9: this is followed by GCSE Language and Literature, Drama and Music. They also offer A Level Language, Literature and Music.
The successful candidate will be required to teach English and Expressive Arts - an ability to teach Music at any level would also be desirable but not essential.
Closing date for applications is Thursday May 15th 2025.
Please note that we also accept applications from appropriately qualified teachers trained in phases other than secondary phase.
Ysgol Eirias 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. All employees are expected to be aware of the corporate safeguarding policy and their responsibility to report any concerns in the appropriate manner and timescales. The advertised post is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (with daily update service), barred list check and verified references. We want our workforce to reflect the make‐up of the community we serve. Therefore, we welcome all applications irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, belief, sexual orientation, age or disability. We consider ourselves to be a family friendly employer and offer flexible working patterns.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.