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About us
St Andrews Major C/W Primary School is a one-form entry primary school with approximately 240 pupils on roll, ranging from Nursery through to Year 6. We are proud of our strong community ethos and family atmosphere that defines our school.
Rooted in Christian values, we are committed to providing a happy, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child feels valued and inspired to achieve their full potential.
At St Andrews Major C/W Primary School, we are:
A welcoming and supportive school community
A focus on professional development and collaborative learning
A strong commitment to pupil well-being and pastoral care
An ethos that promotes inclusion, creativity, and high standards
Website: standrewsweb.com
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: TMS/UPS £33,731 - £51,920
Hours of Work / Weeks per year / Working Pattern: 32.5 hours Term Time
Main Place of Work: Dinas Powys
Description:
The Headteacher and Governing Body of St Andrews Major C/W Primary School are seeking to appoint an innovative and energetic classroom practitioner to join the teaching team of our successful school. We welcome applications from teachers who embrace the principles of the Curriculum for Wales and demonstrate high-quality teaching strategies to provide the very best opportunities for our learners.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to visit the school prior to interview.
About you
You will need:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, and reflective class teacher who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of all learners. The successful candidate will:
Be passionate about education, with the commitment and drive to help every pupil succeed, fostering strong, supportive relationships and understanding individual learning needs.
Be an excellent classroom practitioner, with a clear understanding of high-quality teaching and learning, able to inspire, nurture, and challenge pupils of all abilities.
Set and maintain high expectations for both achievement and behaviour, with a strong determination to raise standards and promote pupil wellbeing.
Have up-to-date knowledge of the Curriculum for Wales and be proactive in engaging in professional learning and collaborative development to enhance teaching practice.
Deliver creative, engaging, and high-quality learning experiences using a range of innovative approaches that meet the needs of all learners.
Embed effective Assessment for Learning (AfL) strategies to assess progress, set targets, and use data to inform and support pupil achievement.
Demonstrate a positive, enthusiastic attitude towards all aspects of school life and be a role model for pupils.
Work effectively as part of a team, building strong relationships with colleagues, governors, parents, and other stakeholders.
Additional information
Closing Date: 19th May 2026
Safeguarding Statement
St Andrews Major C.I.W. Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.