33731.00 - 46595.00 GBP per Year

Educators; Penarth; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Evenlode Primary School in Penarth, Wales, seeks a Class Teacher for Year 3 on a maternity-cover basis. The role is full-time, on-site, with a start date of 23 November 2026. The post sits on the Main Pay Scale (£33,731–£46,595 pa).

You will teach in a two-form entry school, following the Curriculum for Wales and the school’s inclusive ethos. The ideal candidate holds QTS, has KS2 experience, and demonstrates strong communication and nurturing skills to support all learners.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Skilled and experienced teacher
• Proven experience of teaching in Key Stage Two
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for working with children and a nurturing approach

Responsibilities

• Be a highly effective teacher
• Use adaptive teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including those with additional needs
• Have a secure understanding and application of assessment strategies to ensure strong progress
• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that promote a love of learning and intellectual curiosity, in line with the Curriculum for Wales
• Maintain positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues, promoting good behaviour and a safe learning environment
• Participate in the wider life and ethos of the school, including extracurricular activities

Skills

QTS

Skilled and experienced teacher

KS2 experience

Strong communication

Nurturing approach

Job description

Class Teacher Year 3 Maternity Cover - Evenlode primary school - (Temporary / Fixed - term)

Salary: 33731.00 - 46595.00 GBP per Year

About us

Evenlode Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive two-form entry school for children from Nursery to Year Six. Our Nursery children are based in their own setting on Bute Lane in Penarth, while the children from Reception to Year Six are on our main site at Evenlode Avenue. Our school community is further supported by our Saplings Out of School Provision, which offers wrap-around care for children on the Evenlode Avenue site.

At Evenlode, we pride ourselves on being a special place where everyone feels they truly belong. As an anti-racist and inclusive community, we celebrate the uniqueness of each individual and welcome all into our school family. Our motto, 'Belong, Believe, Achieve', reflects our deep commitment to the wellbeing and personal development of every child. Our school values of respect, compassion, positivity, and kindness are woven into the fabric of daily life.

We are privileged to have a dedicated and highly skilled team of staff and Governors who are passionate about providing the best possible learning experiences for our children. This is evident in the vibrant, joyful, and purposeful learning environment we have created, both indoors and outdoors. Our innovative 'Hook and Book' curriculum, designed in line with the Curriculum for Wales, ensures that children make strong progress and develop crucial skills such as curiosity, resilience, and the ability to think outside the box.

Website: www.evenlodeschoolpenarth.co.uk

Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.

Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.

Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.

Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About the role

Pay Details: Main Pay Scale £33,731 - £46,595 p.a

Hours of Work / Weeks per year / Working Pattern: Full time (32.5hours )

Main Place of Work: Evenlode Primary School

Temporary Reason: Temporary to cover maternity leave - start date 23 rd Nov 2026.

About you

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Skilled and experienced teacher
• Proven experience of teaching in Key Stage Two
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for working with children and a nurturing approach

We need you to:

• Be a highly effective teacher
• Use adaptive teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including those with additional needs
• Have a secure understanding and application of assessment strategies to ensure strong progress.
• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that promote a love of learning and intellectual curiosity, in line with the Curriculum for Wales
• Maintain positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues, promoting good behaviour and a safe learning environment
• Participate in the wider life and ethos of the school, including extracurricular activities

If you are a creative, dedicated, and experienced Key Stage Two practitioner who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our children, we would love to hear from you.

EWC Required: Yes

DBS Check Required: Yes

Additional information

For Further Information, contact: Rebecca Shields, Interim Head of School at Evenlode Primary School, Penarth

Return Method e.g. e-mail / return to school: [e-mail]

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.