Welsh Teacher - Penglais Comprehensive School

Educators Wales; Aberystwyth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks an enthusiastic Welsh Teacher at Penglais Comprehensive School. The ideal candidate will enhance the Welsh language experience for students, fostering their confidence and interests while contributing to the school's journey towards excellence. Offering a supportive environment, this role promises significant professional development and a chance to make a real impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Generous employer pension scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Lifestyle savings scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must support Welsh language and culture in education.
• Experience working with students of various abilities.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Enhance students' learning experiences in Welsh.
• Promote inclusive educational practices.
• Collaborate with staff to improve teaching and learning.

Skills

Support for Welsh language development

Inclusive teaching approaches

Creativity in teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Welsh Teacher - Penglais Comprehensive School

Salary: 32,433 - 49,944 *

About the role

Please note that the advertised salary for this position is subject to a pending pay award. The final salary will be adjusted in line with the nationally agreed pay award.

We seek to appoint an excellent Welsh teacher who can support the development of Welsh language in the school to ensure that all students achieve outstanding outcomes in the subject.

The right candidate will thrive on the challenge of working with our staff and students to ensure that teaching and learning is consistently good and outstanding; that the learning experience of the students is based on challenge and creative thinking; and that all students achieve highly and develop in confidence. You will be committed to finding inclusive approaches to inspiring students, improving the life chances of all our students, and supporting the development of Welsh ethos across the school.

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious candidate to play a key role in increasing the aspirations and success of our students, thereby contributing to the journey of Ysgol Penglais School in becoming an excellent school.

Ysgol Penglais School has much to offer:

• a research-based school with good relationships between staff and students
• a commitment to the professional development of all its staff to become outstanding teachers and leaders
• access to the bustling university town of Aberystwyth
• located on the beautiful Ceredigion coast, an area of natural beauty

Information Pack

For further details, please contact Helena Clements (PA to the Headteacher) on 01970 624811 or email [e-mail]

Ysgol Penglais School is an equal opportunities employer.

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, considering 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 opportunities

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 include:

• 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

Aberystwyth is a lively university town, seaside resort complete with promenade and pier, and the setting of atmospheric TV drama Hinterland.