Teacher - Llangewydd Junior School (Temporary Maternity Cover)

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

Job summary

A local education authority in Porthcawl is seeking an innovative and inspirational teacher to support the well-being and learning of young pupils. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the Curriculum for Wales and be able to provide high-quality learning experiences. This is a temporary position expected to start in February 2026, within a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Sound understanding of the Curriculum for Wales.
• Commitment to supporting children's wellbeing.
• High aspirations and expectations for pupils.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality learning experiences.
• Work effectively as part of a successful team.
• Liaise and work with parents, governors, and the community.

Skills

Innovative teaching methods

Excellent inter-personal skills

Ability to differentiate learning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a sound understanding of the Curriculum for Wales.
• Provide high quality learning experiences.
• Work effectively as part of a successful team.
• Differentiates 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.

About the School

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.

An Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List is a requirement for this post.

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Contract and Location

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.