Temporary Class Teacher

Part-time (0.8, 4 days)

Rhydyfro Primary School

Rhydyfro Primary School is in the village of Rhydyfro, near Pontardawe, in Neath Port Talbot local authority. There are 156 pupils on roll, including 24 who attend the nursery class part-time. There are six classes, including the nursery. 47% of pupils are entitled to free school meals. The Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher took up their posts in June 2023.

The Governing Body, staff, and pupils seek to appoint an enthusiastic, experienced/newly qualified and committed class teacher who can support the educational vision of the school.

The successful candidate will:

· Be a high calibre, inspiring teacher.

· Be an excellent classroom practitioner with experience of working across the primary school.

· Have a deep understanding of how pupils learn successfully and how this enables all pupils to make progress through effective and meaningful assessment.

· Show excellent knowledge and understanding of Curriculum for Wales and how it could be implemented to further enhance our current curriculum offering.

· Have high expectations.

· Maintain excellent standards of behaviour and understand the importance pupil wellbeing.

· Have a positive, enthusiastic and proactive attitude to all areas of school life.

· Collaborate and innovate as part of a team.

· Possess excellent organisation and communication skills with all stakeholders.

· Demonstrate the communication skills necessary to take responsibility for areas of the curriculum/school initiatives.

We can offer you:

· A safe and happy place, where every pupil and staff member has the opportunity to thrive.

· Kind, caring and enthusiastic pupils.

· Hardworking, dedicated and welcoming staff.

· Supportive Governors, parents/carers and local community.

· Excellent resources and working environment.

· Effective opportunities for Continuing Professional Development.

Welsh language skills are not necessary.

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing. The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected. This post is subject to an Enhanced Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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

• Closing date: Tuesday 14th May, 2024

• Shortlisting: Thursday 16th May, 2024

• Lesson observation at Rhydyfro Primary School: Monday 20th May 2024

• Interviews: Thursday 23rd May, 2024

• Start Date: Monday 2nd September, 2024