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Olchfa is looking for an inspiring and enthusiastic Teacher of English to join our dedicated team of professionals at an outstanding school. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high achieving and forward-thinking learning area within a highly successful school.
Olchfa is part of the Innovation Schools Programme leading and shaping the design and development of the new curriculum in Wales to realise the vision outlined in Professor Donaldson’s Successful Futures. We welcome applications from all levels of experience. The successful candidate could be completing their PGCE qualification or be a teacher with some experience. They will have excellent subject knowledge and a passion for teaching. They will also be committed to achieving excellence and be ready to support the school’s vision. Experience of teaching Media Studies or Film Studies at GCSE/A Level is desirable, but not essential.
At Olchfa, we actively encourage collaborative working and research to develop innovative teaching and learning practices, which enable all our pupils and 6th form students to achieve their full potential. Olchfa’s success is reflected through our ambition, our team ethos and support for one another, sustaining a positive atmosphere for learning, and the achievement of our pupils, of which we are proud.
You will be offered excellent guidance, support and ongoing development whilst at Olchfa; all we ask in return is your commitment to achieving excellence, your ability to inspire others and a passion for your subject. Some of the benefits of working at Olchfa include: Free on-site parking; heavily subsidised use of our Calon Fitness Suite; Subsidised Private Health Care; and on-going CPD opportunities.
We welcome visits from prospective applicants; if this is something you would like to do, please contact the school to make those arrangements. If you require any further information, please contact the school.
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
The Authority and Olchfa School, in line with the Corporate Safeguarding Policy, are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Authority expects all staff to undertake and keep up to date with mandatory safeguarding training for the both the protection of children and adults. The successful applicant will be asked to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.