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KITCHENER PRIMARY SCHOOL
Kitchener Road
Riverside
Cardiff
CF11 6HT
Headteacher: Mrs Reena Patel
CLASS TEACHER
POST REF: ED50051711
Contract: Temporary / FULL TIME (1 year)
Salary: NQT/MPS/UPS
To Commence: September 2025
The Head Teacher and Governors of Kitchener Primary School are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and reflective teacher to join our wonderful team—and help us provide the very best for our incredible children.
This is a genuine opportunity to be part of a happy, rapidly improving school where your work really matters—and where diversity, identity, equality, and community aren’t just talked about, but truly lived every single day.
Kitchener is a large, vibrant inner-city school in the heart of Cardiff, serving the communities of Riverside, Canton and Leckwith. We have over 460 pupils from more than 40 ethnic groups, with over 90% of our children using English as an additional language. Most of our pupils are of Bangladeshi heritage, and many start school with little or no English.
Our school is alive with culture, language, and joy. We see our diversity as our strength, and we’re proud of the inclusive, outward-looking environment we’ve created. We don’t follow a one-size-fits-all model here. Traditional approaches often do not meet the needs of our learners—and we’re looking for a teacher who understands that, embraces it, and is ready to adapt, innovate, and grow with us.
We want someone who:
•Believes that identity, equality and community are not just values- but as powerful drivers of learning and belonging.
•Is excited to work in a richly diverse setting
•Can build meaningful relationships with our children, families and wider community
•Brings positive energy and a strong team spirit
•Is open to new ideas and committed to professional learning
•Understands and applies effective EAL pedagogy
•Is resilient, ambitious, and compassionate
•Has high expectations and a genuine belief in every child’s potential
What we offer in return:
•Pupils who are enthusiastic, affectionate, respectful and eager to learn
•A school culture that values difference and celebrates every individual
•High-quality, tailored professional development
•A leadership team and Governing Body committed to growth and support
•NQT induction and mentoring
•Real investment in your future leadership potential
At Kitchener, we’re not looking for someone to just ‘fit in’—we’re looking for someone who wants to make a difference, and join a team that’s as passionate about equity and excellence as you are.
If you’re ready to be part of something special, we’d love to hear from you. Call the school to speak to our Deputy Head Teacher, Mr Nathan Hall for a tour and a chat. Tours will take place on Wednesday 2nd July at 9.30am for potential candidates please email our deputy headteacher Mr Nathan Hall for the tour.
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.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned via email only by: to: Leah Jenkyns our Administrator and The Headteacher, Mrs Reena Patel, subject: Teacher Application.
Closing date: 26th June 2025 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: 27th June 2025, all candidates will find out on Monday 30th June if short listed. If you have been shortlisted, please contact the school for more information on the interview and activities.
Lesson observation: W/B 30th June 2025
Formal interview, and interview activities: 7th and 8th July 2025, TBC
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