Teacher - Llangewydd Junior School (Temporary Maternity Cover)

Bridgend County Borough Council; Porthcawl; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Wales is looking for a committed teacher who is innovative and creative. You will provide high-quality learning experiences and collaborate effectively with a dedicated team. The position requires an enhanced DBS check and a commitment to student wellbeing. Join a supportive working environment at Llangewydd Junior School with enthusiastic learners. The role is temporary for up to 12 months, starting in February 2026.

Qualifications

• Innovative and creative teaching approach.
• Commitment to children's wellbeing and high aspirations.
• Ability to meet the needs of all learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality learning experiences.
• Work effectively as part of a successful team.
• Liaise with parents, governors, and the community.
• Protect children and young people at risk.

Skills

Excellent classroom practitioner

Understanding of the Curriculum for Wales

Interpersonal skills

Differentiation of learning

Education

Enhanced DBS check

Job description

Overview

The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a teacher, who is innovative, creative and an inspirational classroom practitioner who is committed to supporting children's wellbeing, learning and has high aspirations and expectations for the pupils' they work with.

Responsibilities

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a sound understanding of the Curriculum for Wales.
• Be able to provide high quality learning experiences.
• Work effectively as part of a successful team.
• Be able to differentiate learning experiences to cater for the needs of all learners, providing support and challenge.
• Be organised and have excellent inter-personal skills.
• Liaise and work with parents, governors and the wider community.
• At Llangewydd Juniors we are committed to high quality professional development and can offer friendly, enthusiastic, happy learners who will challenge your thinking. We are committed to staff well-being and will provide a supportive working environment for all.
• The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.
• Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

Qualifications

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

Temporary up to 12 months or until the post holder returns; whichever is earlier with an expected start date of February 2026.

Llangewydd Junior School is situated in Bridgend and part of the Bryntirion Cluster of schools. There are 352 pupils on roll aged between three and eleven years. The school has 12 mainstream classes and 2 ALN classes.