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SEVERN PRIMARY SCHOOL
Severn Road.
Canton.
Cardiff.
CDF11 9DZ
Post Title: Reception Teacher
Post Ref: ED50182889
Contract: Temporary (for 1 year due to maternity cover)
Salary: MPS / UPS
Hours: Full Time
Start Date: 1st September 2026
The Governors and Headteacher are seeking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and inspiring primary teacher to work in a reception class.
Severn Primary School is a happy, vibrant, culturally diverse inner-city school with a two-form entry, large nursery and wrap around care provision and two specialist resource bases. It is situated in the Canton area of Cardiff about a mile from the centre of the city.
The Governing Body invite applications for a primary teacher to join our successful team.
The chosen candidate will:
•be an inspirational, dedicated and highly effective classroom teacher with a sound understanding of effective learning and teaching.
•have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and achievements
•be committed to developing innovative and reflective approaches to learning and teaching
•have a sound understanding of the New Curriculum for Wales.
•have the ability to develop pupils’ well being and self esteem
•be able to work as part of a team to achieve the very best for our children
•have a strong commitment to their own learning and professional development
•have a commitment to embrace the vision and aims of our multicultural school.
In return the school can offer:
•a happy, welcoming, successful & caring school
•a stimulating environment with delightful, enthusiastic children who have a desire to learn
•a talented, hard-working and dedicated team of staff
•an enthusiastic and supportive governing body who strive for excellence
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Completed application forms should be returned to the Headteacher, Mr. N. Wilson at the school by 12 noon on 6th May 2026.
Shortlisting: 6th May.
Lesson observation: 11th May.
Interview: 14th May.
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 Severn Primary School. 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.