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ROATH PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL
Pen-Y-Wain Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 4BB
Headteacher: Mr. Lewis Fitzgerald
Post Title: Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Job Ref: ED50052392
Contract: Temporary contract from 1st September 2026 until 28th June 2027.
Salary: MPS / UPS
Hours: Full Time
Start Date: 1st September 2026
This post will end when the substantive post holder returns from maternity leave.
The Governing Body of Roath Park Primary School wishes to appoint a dynamic, innovative and nurturing Class Teacher to work alongside our dedicated team of staff. We’d like the successful candidate to teach our Reception cohort during the 2026-27 academic year.
Roath Park Primary School is situated within the city of Cardiff. The school has provision for 480 pupils including Nursery and this is currently arranged in 16 classes.
The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:
•the skills of an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of children’s behaviour and achievement;
•a commitment to the holistic development of the child;
•innovative and reflective approaches to learning and teaching linked to Early Years.
If you are a teacher with these qualities, attributes and skills we offer you:
•an opportunity to work in partnership with a conscientious team of teachers and teaching assistants who fully embrace and enthusiastically support the principles of an authentic, play-based curriculum;
•a motivated team of hardworking, enthusiastic colleagues; supportive governors and parents;
•a package of professional learning which will develop and enhance your pedagogical approaches.
We are hosting a tour of the school for prospective candidates on Thursday 21st May at 4pm. Please contact Jo Wellbeloved (Office Admin) to book a place.
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.
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.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
The closing date for applications is Monday 1st June 2026 at 12 noon. Completed applications must be returned to the Headteacher by email or post, to Mr. Lewis Fitzgerald at the school address. 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.
Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 4th June 2026.
Interview will take place on Tuesday 9th June 2026 at Roath Park Primary School.
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.