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Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf is seeking a passionate Science Teacher for a full-time or part-time role in its Science Department. The position promises an engaging environment focused on promoting high standards in science education with opportunities for innovative teaching methods and extracurricular involvement.

Qualifications

• Expected to have vision for dynamic and innovative Learning and Teaching principles.
• Experience in teaching Science subjects, especially CA3 or CA3/CA4 classes.
• Ability to contribute to extracurricular science initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Teach CA3 or CA3/CA4 science classes effectively.
• Contribute to the development of science curricula and extracurricular activities.
• Collaborate with the science department to enhance student learning.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative teaching

Dynamic and innovative teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Safeguarding Statement

Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Job Description

Position: Science Teacher

Salary Scale: Teachers' Salary Scale

The school is eager to appoint a passionate teacher for a full-time or part-time position in the Science Department (initial one-year contract). The successful candidate should be capable of teaching CA3 or CA3/CA4 classes in the subject.

The department is successful in GCSE and A-level, ensuring that the foundation laid in CA3 encourages and challenges students to achieve high standards. It is proud of the high numbers choosing Triple Science at GCSE and continuing to study science subjects at A-level in the Sixth Form, with excellent results over an extended period.

The school is enthusiastic about expanding opportunities and courses within the field to the future, including teaching in CA5 and other courses available to students in the Sixth Form.

The successful candidate is expected to have a clear vision of dynamic and innovative Learning and Teaching principles and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively as a motivated team member. The department is committed to providing valuable experiences in Science, emphasizing the breadth of study pathways and careers within sciences.

You will join a dedicated and effective team that fosters a motivating and passionate work environment. The department is also very innovative in providing extracurricular experiences that challenge and enrich students' educational journeys. Contributing to this extensive provision would be a particular advantage.

The school looks forward with enthusiasm to seeing how it can improve and adapt its methods of delivering education to our young people, especially considering the development of the Curriculum for Wales and how new skills can promote and develop students' abilities in the coming years.

If you would like more details about this position and an informal chat, please contact the Headteacher, Mr. Matthew Evans, at the school.

Application Process

Applications should be submitted via an application form and a letter expressing interest in taking up the position. Please include relevant experience and your vision for further contributions within the school community.

Closing Date: Midday, Monday, 30 June 2025

Start Date: Monday, 1 September 2025