22 hours per week (Tuesday – Friday)

Temporary Maternity Cover – 1 year

Start Date: January 2027

The Governors of St Joseph's Catholic Infant School, Port Talbot are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and inspiring teacher to join our warm and welcoming school community on a temporary maternity cover basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Early Career Teacher or a more experienced teacher looking to develop their skills within a supportive and nurturing environment. Applications from Early Career Teachers are warmly welcomed. At St Joseph's, we are committed to helping all staff thrive professionally and personally, and we offer strong support, guidance and opportunities for professional development.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Is registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC), or is eligible to register.

• Is supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school, with practising Catholics particularly encouraged to apply.

• Has high expectations for all learners and is passionate about helping every child achieve their full potential.

• Is passionate about Early Years and the Foundation Phase, with a strong commitment to providing engaging, nurturing, and inclusive learning experiences that support every child to thrive and reach their full potential.

• Can create a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment.

• Is enthusiastic, caring and dedicated to meeting the needs of young children.

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive team.

• Is eager to learn, develop and contribute to the wider life of the school.

In return, we offer:

• Enthusiastic, friendly and motivated pupils.

• Dedicated and experienced colleagues who value teamwork.

• A positive working environment where staff wellbeing is valued.

• A welcoming and supportive school community that is proud to have recently achieved a highly successful Estyn inspection, recognising the strengths of our provision, leadership, and commitment to delivering the best outcomes for all learners.

Application Process

Applications will only be accepted on the Catholic Education Service (CES) Teacher Application Form, available from:

Model Application Forms (Catholic Education Service)

If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please contact the school or speak directly with Mrs Murphy, who will be happy to answer any questions and provide further information about the role and our school community. We welcome enquiries from prospective applicants prior to submitting an application.

Safeguarding

St Joseph's Catholic Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will undertake rigorous safer recruitment procedures and all required pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Children's Barred List check, will be required for the successful applicant. As part of our safer recruitment procedures, online searches may be undertaken for shortlisted candidates. 

Equality Statement

St Joseph's Catholic Infant School is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Welsh Language Applications

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

Closing Date: 6th October 2026

Shortlisting: 7th October 2026

Observations/Interviews: 19th October 2026