Class Teacher

Bridgend County Borough Council; Brynmenyn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgend County Borough Council is seeking a motivated Class Teacher for Brynmenyn Primary School to cover maternity leave. The post is full-time for up to 12 months or until the post holder returns, teaching Year 4.

The successful candidate will have high expectations for progress and behaviour, experience with additional learning needs, and a willingness to collaborate with school staff. Welsh language ability and an Enhanced DBS check are required.

Qualifications

• High standards of progress and behaviour
• Experience with diverse learning needs (ALN) and ability to adapt learning
• Ability to work with support and ancillary staff and contribute to school improvement

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of curriculum developments
• Contribute to wider life of the school
• Protecting children and young people as a core responsibility
• Support professional development and school improvement
• greet customers through Welsh (required)

Job description

Class Teacher - Brynmenyn - Maternity Cover (Temporary)

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary Teacher Pay Scale

Basis Full time

Package EDU-T

Job category/type Schools – Teaching

Date posted 15/10/2026

Job reference 19221

Temporary to cover maternity leave – full time for up to 12 months or when the post holder returns.

The Governors of Brynmenyn Primary School wish to appoint a motivated and conscientious teacher with experience of teaching a year 4 class for maternity cover for up to 12 months or when the post holder returns.

The appointed teacher will need to:

Have the ability to achieve high standards through high expectations of progress and behaviour

Have an excellent knowledge and understanding of additional learning needs with the ability to adapt learning to a range of complex needs

Work with a range of support and ancillary staff positively

Demonstrate a good knowledge of curriculum developments

Be dedicated to their own professional development and school improvement

Make a contribution to the wider life of the school

Display a positive attitude and identify with the values and ethos of the school.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.