DescriptionEmployerLocation
Lakeside Primary School
Ontario Way
Cardiff
‘Living and Learning Together’
Post Title: Class Teacher
Job Ref: ED50051749
Contract: Permanent
Salary: MPS/ UPS
Hours: Full Time
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Age Range: 3-11 NOR: 490
The Headteacher and Governing Body of Lakeside Primary School wish to appoint a permanent class teacher to start in September 2026.
The Headteacher and Governing Body are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled class teacher to join our dedicated team. Lakeside Primary School is a richly multicultural, fully inclusive and vibrant primary school, with a Local Authority SRB for Emotional Health and Wellbeing.
OVERVIEW:
We are seeking to appoint a class teacher to join our nurturing and happy school. The right candidate will have experience teaching and leading an AoLE, be able to plan strategically and have the ability to motivate and inspire a varied team of staff to improve teaching and learning over the whole school. The successful candidate must also be an excellent practitioner and hold high expectations of what all pupils can achieve.
We have an exciting opportunity for a class teacher who:
●Is an excellent classroom practitioner who inspires all children to reach their full potential through high quality learning experiences
●has high expectations of themselves and of our children
●can create a motivating learning environment
●is able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of Curriculum for Wales, numeracy and literacy framework and the skills framework
●is able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of ALNET and meeting the needs of all learners
●is prepared to contribute to the wider curriculum of our school, including pupil voice groups and after school clubs
WHAT WE OFFER:
•Happy, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and are a pleasure to teach;
•Professional, hardworking and motivated team of staff committed to developing and raising standards;
•A highly supportive governing body;
•A commitment to professional development and wellbeing;
•A commitment to working in partnership with families who are passionate about ensuring their children can be the best they can be;
•A nurturing environment where every child and every person is valued.
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL:
•Be committed to high standards of teaching and learning and professional development
•Have a full understanding of processes involving safeguarding and child protection and be committed to working in partnership;
•Have excellent understanding of ALN;
•Have an innovative and creative approach to all aspects of school life;
•Have high expectations that motivate, support and challenge pupils;
•Have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by the closing date. 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: 7th May at 12 noon
Shortlisting: w/c 11th May 2026
Lesson Observations: 21st May 2026
Interviews: 21st 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.