Llanrhidian Primary School: Teacher with leader responsibilities (TLR 2a)

Educators Wales; Swansea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an outstanding and inspirational teacher with leadership responsibilities. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead school improvement initiatives while working alongside a supportive senior leadership team. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional classroom management skills, creativity, and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment. Join a motivated staff team and make a significant impact on the lives of enthusiastic pupils. If you are passionate about education and ready to take the next step in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Engaged and enthusiastic pupils

Qualifications

• Experience across the primary age phase with a commitment to high expectations.
• Ability to inspire learning and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead on school improvement priorities and develop learner voice.
• Inspire and motivate students while enhancing their learning experience.

Skills

Classroom management

Creativity in teaching

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

ICT skills

Understanding learner voice

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Llanrhidian Primary School: Teacher with leader responsibilities (TLR 2a)

The governing body is looking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational teacher. Llanrhidian Primary has an excellent reputation for developing teachers into leadership positions and this is an opportunity for someone with initial leadership experience to further develop these skills. The successful candidate will be required to lead upon identified school improvement priorities. The right candidate will be offered opportunities to work alongside our senior leadership team.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a range of experience across the primary age phase
• Be creative and able to inspire learning beyond the classroom
• Be someone who works extremely well as part of a team
• Have high expectations for the learning, behaviour and care of all pupils
• Be committed, hard-working and keen to offer to the wider life of the school
• Have good organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Have a clear understanding of developing learner voice, pupil-led learning and improving wellbeing
• Have effective ICT skills and can use these to enhance learning

In return, we can offer you:

• Opportunity to be part of a happy, motivated and friendly staff team
• Enthusiastic pupils with excellent attitudes to learning
• Opportunities to be involved in developing the school's approach to new initiatives
• Training and professional development opportunities

All prospective applicants are invited to book a place on a tour of the school. These will be held on Wednesday 19 March at 10am - 11am or 1.30pm - 2.30pm. Please book your time in advance by contacting the school office on 01792 390181 or via email on [e-mail].

Shortlisted applicants will be required to demonstrate their excellent teaching through lesson observations within their place of work during the week of 29 April. Formal interviews will take place on Friday 9 May.

Key Dates:

Tour of School: Wednesday 19 March
Closing Date: Friday 4 April at 12 Noon
Shortlisting: Wednesday 9 April
Interviews: Friday 9 May
Required to start: September 2025

Application form - primary, secondary, special teachers ( Word doc, 117 KB )
Llanrhidian Primary School Teacher with leadership responsibilities - Job description ( PDF, 200 KB )

Application forms can be obtained from www.swansea.gov.uk. Completed forms should be returned to [e-mail] for the attention of Mrs Caswell.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of the children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Applicants must be registered with the EWC before employment starts.

Within Swansea Council, there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding.