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Meadowbank Special School
Colwill Road,
Gabalfa,
Cardiff
CF14 2QQ
Belong, Inspire, Flourish
Post Title: Class Teacher
Job Ref: ED50289028
Salary: MPS/UPS plus 1 SEN point
Contract Type: Permanent
Start Date: 1st September 2026
The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a motivated & inspirational class teacher who will continue to build on the existing excellent standards at Meadowbank Special School. These posts are due to the expanding school roll.
Meadowbank is a growing, friendly special school for pupils aged 4-11 supporting pupils with a wide range of complex learning needs including autism, global delay, general learning difficulties, physical / medical needs and developmental language disorder. This role is an exciting opportunity to be part of a happy and forward-thinking school with a focus on a total communication approach.
Applications are welcome from candidates who are interested in working within the special school sector:
The successful candidate will have:
•the ability to inspire and work with the whole school team to continue to raise standards within our growing school;
•the ability to lead and contribute to the school’s ethos of ‘belong, Inspire & flourish’ for every child;
•the capacity to listen and communicate effectively with all partners, further developing our close relationships with parents, carers and the community.
•have a passion to support complex pupils working within a Foundation Phase ethos supporting child development milestones and life skills
In return, the school can offer:
•Children who are a delight to work with and who make the most of every opportunity;
•A team of professionals who are mutually supportive and who always go the extra
mile for the pupils, each other and the school;
•An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body who strive for excellence.
If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity please contact the Headteacher, Claire Hardy.
This vacancy is suitable for post share
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
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).
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, before the closing date. 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.
Closing date: Friday 1st May 2026 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: Tuesday 5th May 2026
Interview/Assessment dates: Tuesday 12th May 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 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.