Teacher – Rhydypennau Primary School

Cyngor Sir Ceredigion County Council; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking an enthusiastic Key Stage 2 Teacher for Ysgol Gymunedol Rhydypennau. You will need to be fluent in both Welsh and English and have a strong grasp of the Curriculum for Wales. The role includes leading curriculum areas and engaging in extra-curricular activities. Commitment to safeguarding is essential, with successful candidates undergoing an Enhanced DBS check. Join us in providing quality education in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Curriculum for Wales principles.
• Ability to lead specific areas of the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Teach Key Stage 2 in a dedicated classroom.
• Contribute to curricular and extra-curricular activities.
• Safeguard and support students.

Skills

Fluency in Welsh

Fluency in English

Knowledge of Curriculum for Wales

Ability to lead on curriculum areas

Enthusiasm for extra-curricular activities

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

The Governors of Ysgol Gymunedol Rhydypennau are keen to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to the position of Key Stage 2 teacher.

Ysgol Rhydypennau is a happy and successful school located in the centre of the village of Bow Street, in north Ceredigion. The school is organised into 8 classes, divided into individual year groups from the Nursery to year 6. As a professional practitioner, you will have a strong knowledge and understanding of the principles of Curriculum for Wales, and the ability to lead on specific areas of the curriculum. The ability and enthusiasm to contribute to extra-curricular activities would be advantageous.

The current post holder teaches in the Year 6 class.

This is an advertisement for a class teacher position at Ysgol Gymunedol Rhydypennau where oral and written fluency in both Welsh and English is essential. The interview panel would like to accept applications through the medium of Welsh only, and we will conduct the interviews through the medium of Welsh.

We welcome previous contact from applicants, and you can arrange an informal chat or visit by contacting the Headteacher, Mr Peter Leggett on

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.

What we offer

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Where you'll work

Schools and Culture

We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:

• School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
• Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
• Pupil Wellbeing:Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
• Education Governance: Data ; Governor Support, Policy support
• School Admissions
• Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
• Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
• Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes.
• Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training