Ysgol-Y-Grango
Wrexham
Salary:
MPS/UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
05 January 2026
Apply by:
17 October 2025
Job overview
The governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and creative teacher of Science (Biology).
We are seeking an outstanding classroom practitioner who is eager to develop excellent teaching and learning. The successful candidate will demonstrate the skills, vision and enthusiasm to inspire pupils to achieve their very best. They will also build upon established good practice and help take the department into the next stage of the school's exciting development. Applications are welcome from teachers seeking their first post, as well as from more experienced colleagues.
Ysgol y Grango is a thriving and popular school serving the villages of Rhosllanerchruchog, Ponciau, Johnstown and Penycae. Standards of behaviour are high, the staff are superb and parents are actively involved and highly supportive. We are looking for a dynamic teacher who is ready to join our thriving Science department. We require someone who can teach Science across KS3 and KS4 and up to GCSE level in Biology.
Please apply by letter and application form. Your letter should outline how your skills and experience equip you for this role.
For further information or to arrange a visit to the school, please contact the headteacher.
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About Ysgol-Y-Grango
Ysgol-Y-Grango
Vinegar Hill, Rhos, Wrexham
Powys
LL14 1EL
United Kingdom
Ysgol y Grango is an English-medium, 11-16 secondary school located in the village of Rhosllanerchrugog, Wrexham. At Ysgol y Grango, we are a family and advocate the importance of belonging – cynefin. We aim to promote a love of learning within a safe, nurturing and ambitious learning environment, where individuals matter, and their happiness and wellbeing are of paramount importance.
We are large enough to deliver a broad and balanced curriculum, while being small enough to provide the bespoke care and attention our students require to enable them to be a success.
Headteacher
Headteacher : Ms V Brown
Values and vision
Inspiring ACTions – Fulfilling Lives
We Are, We Care, We Share
The new Ysgol Y Grango vision has been derived from the work undertaken in developing the New Curriculum for Wales and our motto is "Inspiring ACTions – Fulfilling Lives: We Are, We Care, We Share". This was constructed with input from all stakeholders, including the local community and employers, who know the area well and what they want and hope for the students of our school.
The vision also aligns with the National Mission and its 6 objectives with the aim of "achieving high standards and aspirations for all". The symbol of our vision is the Stiwt Theatre and our values are ACT: Aspirational, Community and Transformational.
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