Teacher

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

Job summary

A local authority in the UK seeks a highly motivated primary school teacher for a temporary role to cover maternity leave in Year 2. The ideal candidate will be an inspirational teacher with high expectations for student behavior and achievements, promoting a caring ethos. The role requires the ability to greet customers in Welsh and involves safeguarding responsibilities. Applications must be submitted via the Catholic Education Service form, and the closing date is 22 January 2026.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

Supportive teaching environment

Strong school ethos

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary teaching role.
• Demonstrated ability to inspire and engage students.
• Knowledge of the Catholic ethos in education.

Responsibilities

• Support and promote the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Be an inspirational and dedicated classroom teacher.
• Work as part of a close team to achieve the best for children.

Skills

Classroom management

Commitment to professional development

Ability to promote children's wellbeing

Welsh language skills

Job description

Overview

32.5 hours per week.

Temporary up to 12 months, or until the post holder returns; whichever is earlier.

Required after February half term.

St Mary’s Catholic Primary School seeks to appoint a highly motivated, innovative and creative primary school teacher to cover a period of maternity leave, initially in Year 2. The cover will extend beyond July, and the post may be in a different class from September 2026.

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Support and promote the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Be an inspirational, dedicated and highly effective classroom teacher.
• Have high expectations of children's behaviour and achievements.
• Have the ability to develop children's wellbeing and self‑esteem.
• Work as part of a close team to achieve the very best for our children.
• Commit to your own learning and professional development.

Benefits

• A strong caring Catholic ethos.
• Children who are curious about the world and demonstrate a love of learning.
• Supportive, enthusiastic, highly skilled and hardworking colleagues.
• A high school with opportunities for continuous professional development.

School Commitment

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and staff.

Application Process

Applications should be made on the Catholic Education Service application forms available to download from the Catholic Education Service website (www.catholiceducation.org.uk/resources/model-application-forms).

All applications must be emailed to Mrs Large, [e-mail] or by post, addressed to the Headteacher, Mrs Rachel Azzopardi.

Additional Requirements

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 with Children’s Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

Key Dates

Closing Date: 22 January 2026

Shortlisting Date: 23 January 2026

Lesson Observations: 29 January 2026

Interview Date: 30 January 2026