About the role
Thank you very much for showing an interest in the post of Chemistry teacher at Ysgol Bro Pedr.
The school is proud to be one of the first 3–19 schools in Wales, and to be breaking new ground in providing lifelong education for our learners. Ysgol Bro Pedr is the result of the merger of two former schools, namely Ysgol Gynradd Ffynnonbedr and Ysgol Gyfun Llanbedr Pont Steffan. Ysgol Bro Pedr was last inspected by Estyn in May. Although many pupils begin at the school at the age of 3, a number also transfer from other primary schools within the Local Authority and from Carmarthenshire Local Authority. There are pupils at the school ( pupils, Nursery–Year 6) and pupils in Years 7–13, including in the Sixth Form.
69.4% of the school’s pupils come from homes where Welsh is not used. Pupils are linguistically streamed, with Welsh-medium classes and Welsh Second Language classes in Years 3–13. The school has recently undergone a successful consultation, which means that all Foundation Phase pupils now receive their education solely through the medium of Welsh. Cylch Meithrin Pont Pedr was opened on the Ysgol Bro Pedr site in September in order to establish strong foundations for Welsh-medium education from the outset. Currently, 24.5% of our pupils are eligible for free school meals (20.97% of secondary-age pupils and 31.7% of primary-age pupils). The school caters for the full range of abilities. 11.02% of our pupils have English as an Additional Language, which is above the national average. This percentage is higher in the primary phase (12.46%) compared with the secondary phase (10.32%). The school population profile is cosmopolitan, includingnative Welsh pupils from Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire, a high percentage of Welsh speakers from English-speaking backgrounds, a growing number of pupils who are late arrivals to the area and the school, and a significant proportion of pupils from Poland and Romania, with a smaller number from Malaysia and China.
Canolfan Y Bont, a county resource for secondary-age pupils with a range of additional needs (ASD, SLD,
PMLD, MSI), is located on the school site. The centre is a fully integrated part of the school, and the pupils are on the roll of Ysgol Bro Pedr. In addition, a Life Skills Unit has been established to cater for pupils with moderate additional learning needs and pupils who are behaviourally vulnerable, and it provides continuity and progression for some pupils from Canolfan Y Bont where appropriate and practical. Currently, 11 pupils attend Canolfan Y Bont and 22 pupils attend the Life Skills Unit.
The Senior Leadership Team at Ysgol Bro Pedr consists of: the Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, two Assistant Headteachers, Well-being Lead and a Progress Lead.
Information Pack
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 roleswithin our organisation requireaDisclosureand 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:
1. School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
2. Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
3. Pupil Wellbeing:Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
4. Education Governance: Data ; Governor Support, Policy support
5. School Admissions
6. Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
7. Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
8. Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes.
9. 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
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