Temporary teacher

Perthcelyn Primary School

Temporary Teacher

Salary: Teachers Pay Scale

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Central to everything at Perthcelyn Community Primary, is a strong, caring and inclusive ethos to ensure that every day, we provide opportunities for every child to thrive, grow and succeed.

We currently have 121 pupils on roll across six classes, including two Local Authority ASD Learner Support Classes, and a full-time Nursery.

The Headteacher and Governing Body are seeking to appoint an innovative, motivated and excellent practitioner to complement our existing team and embrace the challenge of becoming an integral part of our school community.

We are looking for an inspiring and skilled Foundation Learning teacher with the expertise, passion, and drive to provide positive learning experiences for our Nursery and Reception pupils.

The successful candidate will work in partnership with support staff to develop an innovative, dynamic and engaging learning environment to ensure that our mission of ‘Every Child, Every Opportunity, Every Day’ is realised.

The successful candidate will:

•Demonstrate excellent classroom practice and high expectations for all learners.

•Have a strong understanding of child development and Foundation Learning pedagogy.

•Inspire and motivate our pupils

•Create a nurturing, ambitious learning environment both indoors and outdoors.

•Deliver engaging, high-quality teaching and learning experiences.

•Demonstrate a strong understanding of assessment in the Early Years, using this information to inform planning, identify next steps in learning, and implement effective early intervention strategies to support all pupils.

•Work collaboratively with colleagues to drive school improvement.

•Champion high standards of teaching, learning and pupil well-being.

•Demonstrate excellent communication skills to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and the wider community.

•Lead and take responsibility for an Area of Learning, driving high standards of teaching and learning, and contributing to curriculum development.

•Be willing to contribute to the wider life of the school.

In return, we will offer:

•A highly inclusive, welcoming and nurturing school.

•A committed team, motivated to continually drive school improvements.

•A commitment to providing high-quality professional learning and continual focus on improving pedagogy.

•An extremely supportive Governing Body.

•Amazing pupils, with excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning.

We are looking for someone who:

•Is passionate about teaching and learning.

•Is reflective, resilient and committed to improvement.

•Has the ability to inspire and motivate young learners.

•Shares our vision and values for inclusive, nurturing education.

•Is committed to ensuring every child achieves their potential

Applicants should state their curricular strengths and the skills they may be able to offer the school.

KEY DATES:

•Closing date for applications: Friday 3rd July 2026 (12:00 noon)

•Shortlisting: Tuesday 7th July 2026

•Lesson Observations: Friday 10th July 2026

•Interviews: Wednesday 15th July 2026

PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL.

IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.

The Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Safeguarding Statement