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Springwood Primary School
Pennsylvania, Llanedeyrn
Cardiff, CF23 9LS
Head Teacher: Mrs Emma Turner
Post Title: Maternity Leave Year 1 Class Teacher
Job Ref: ED50025364
Contract: Temporary (12 Months)
Salary: MPS/UPS
Hours: Full Time
Start Date: 1st September 2026
The Governors of the school wish to appoint an enthusiastic and creative teacher for a temporary post to cover a maternity leave in year 1, due to start September 26.
We are a thriving, vibrant and caring school with 300+ pupils on roll, including two local authority special resource bases. All of our staff are motivated team players with a shared vision for excellence and inclusion, acting as role models for all of our pupils.
We have an exciting opportunity for a class teacher who:
•Is an inspirational classroom practitioner, who creates the conditions to realise the four purposes for all learners and achieve the best for them in terms of standards, well-being and progress.
•Recognises the needs of individuals and has a passion for all pupils to achieve and develop the skills for lifelong learning.
•Is committed to anti-racist practice and realising the antiracist action plan 2030.
•Demonstrates an appetite for professional learning that impacts upon pedagogy and supports professional growth across our learning community.
•Is ambitious, eager to develop and will commit to taking on extra responsibility
•Has an innovative outlook which is exemplified through the development of techniques and approaches to improve pedagogic outcomes.
•A motivational practitioner who will work collaboratively with an effective and committed team to facilitate excellence.
•Has an excellent understanding of the Curriculum for Wales.
•Exercises leadership through all aspects of professional practice to support the efforts of others across the school and beyond to fulfil the educational ambitions for Wales.
•Is an excellent communicator with high-quality interpersonal skills
•Will commit to running an after-school club
We can offer you a positive and supportive working environment where everyone feels valued. Springwood Primary are committed to the professional development of all staff and we welcome applications from highly motivated individuals. The successful candidates will join us on our journey to excellence in contributing to our innovative and rich curriculum.
Under the Teacher and Higher Education Act 1998 and the Teachers (Compulsory Registration) Wales Regulations 2000, every qualified teacher, who is employed in a maintained school must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Applications should be returned electronically to the Headteacher, Emma Turner by 4pm on Thursday 7th May 2026. We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
Closing date: Thursday 7th May 2026 at 4pm
Shortlisting: Friday 8th May 2026
Lesson observations: Wednesday 13th May 2026
Interview: Thursday 14th May 2026
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:
•aged under 25;
•not in employment, education or training;
•from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;
•ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.
Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for our School and Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:
• aged under 25;
• not in employment, education or training;
• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;
• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.