DescriptionSupporting documentsEmployerLocation
Bryn Hafod Primary School
Blagdon Close
Llanrumney
CF3 4HF
Post Title: Specialist Resource Base Lead Teacher
Post Ref: ED50051086
Salary: MPS/UPS Plus TLR 2 and ALN Allowance range
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: Required for 1st September 2026
School Number on Roll: 350
The Governors and Headteacher are seeking to appoint a motivated, resilient, enthusiastic and inspiring lead primary teacher for the Bryn Hafod Special Resource Base for pupils with severe and complex needs.
Bryn Hafod Primary School is part of the Rainbow Federation. It is a welcoming, and inclusive school, situated in the Llanrumney area of Cardiff.
Bryn Hafod’s SRB classes support children with severe and complex needs. Bryn Hafod SRB already has 2 classes. The SRB will increase its provision in September 2026 providing an extra 6 places for pupils (2026-27), with plans to expand to a 50 place SRB in September 2028. The successful postholder will lead the SRB and be instrumental in establishing the environments, staffing, provision and first cohort of pupils. We want our SRB provision to be at the centre of school life in Bryn Hafod and believe this to be an exciting opportunity to shape and design outstanding provision with integration and inclusion at the forefront.
The children will receive a specially designed curriculum which places the child at the centre of the learning and ensures they are valued, supported and nurtured to achieve the best possible outcomes. The post would suit a teacher with experience of working with pupils with additional learning needs in either a mainstream primary or specialist setting. A commitment to play/sensory based and experiential learning both indoors and outdoors is essential. Experience of early childhood development is desirable.
The role requires someone with empathy, patience and who understands the importance of effective communication and engagement with families. The successful candidate will need to be a team player and collaborate effectively with the headteacher, mainstream ALNCo and specialist teams to build strong relationships with these partners to support children.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with the right knowledge and experience to lead an SRB within an inclusive and welcoming school.
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).
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by post or email for the attention of the Headteacher, Rhian Lundirgan, before the closing date.
Visits to the school are welcome.
Closing date: Monday 23rd February 2026 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: Thursday 26th February 2026
Lesson observations: 2nd and 3rd March 2026
Following a successful observation, candidates will be invited to attend an interview on 4th March 2026
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 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.