Job Title: Teacher of Welsh
Contract: Full-Time Maternity Cover
Salary: MPS (Main Pay Scale)
Start Date: June 2026
Closing Date: Friday 24th April
Interviews Scheduled: Wednesday 29th April
Are you passionate about inspiring students to love Welsh? Ydych chi’n angerddol am ysbrydoli disgyblion i syrthio mewn cariad â’r Gymraeg?
Do you want to teach Welsh in a vibrant and inclusive school environment? If so, Gwernyfed High School would love to hear from you! Hoffai Ysgol Uwchradd Gwernyfed glywed gennych chi!
We are seeking a talented, enthusiastic, and dedicated Teacher of Welsh to join our dynamic LLC Faculty. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed individual to teach Welsh to a wide range of pupils and inspire them to develop their language skills. Hoffwn benodi athro brwdfrydig ac ymroddedig i barhau i ddatblygu sgiliau Cymraeg ein disgyblion.
The role would suit a newly qualified Welsh teacher searching for their first position, or an experienced teacher looking for a fresh challenge in a different context.
What we are looking for:
• A passionate teacher who is dedicated to promoting the Welsh language, helping students build confidence in their speaking, reading, and writing abilities.
• An individual who thrives in the classroom, creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences that encourage student progress and foster a love for languages.
• A team player who enjoys collaborating with colleagues to create a positive and supportive teaching environment.
• Someone with a commitment to continuous professional development, ensuring that teaching methods are innovative and based on the latest pedagogical research.
Mae'n hanfodol eich bod yn frwdfrydig dros y Gymraeg, o fewn amgylchedd y dosbarth dysgu a thu allan gyda nifer o gyfleoedd i drefnu teithiau, gweithgareddau allgyrsiol a chlybiau i ddathlu'r diwylliant. Gan ein bod mor agos at y ffin yma yng Ngwernyfed, mae'n hollbwysig i ddatblygu'r ethos Cymreig cadarn sydd gennym, a sicrhau bod y disgyblion yn cael boddhad wrth ddysgu am ei hunaniaeth.
Why Gwernyfed High School?
• A supportive and inclusive school culture, where we value every member of our community and encourage students to achieve their best.
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing, with ample opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• An excellent location, near the stunning Bannau Brycheiniog National Park and well-connected to Cardiff, Brecon, and Hereford.
If you are a passionate, driven teacher with a love for Welsh, and you are eager to join a school that values innovation and excellence in teaching, Gwernyfed High School is the place for you!
Interested candidates should complete the Powys County Council Teacher Application Form.
We look forward to receiving your application. Edrychwn ymlaen at dderbyn eich cais.
Gwernyfed High School PCC 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.