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RHONDDA CYNON TAF COUNCIL
CWMBACH CHURCH IN WALES PRIMARY SCHOOL
CROWN ROW, CWMBACH, ABERDARE. CF44 0AT
TEMPORARY TEACHER – 1 year
1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027
Required from 1st September 2026
Salary: Teachers Pay Scale
NOR 110
Cwmbach Church in Wales Primary is a small primary school situated in the village of Cwmbach. The successful candidate will join a very strong, dedicated and enthusiastic team.
The Governors are committed to appointing a teacher who:
•Is an inspirational teacher and able to provide high quality learning experiences.
•Is an excellent classroom practitioner who inspires and leads children to meet their full potential.
•Has the enthusiasm, energy and ability to motivate, challenge and support others at all stages of their professional development.
•Demonstrates excellent communication skills to work effectively with parents, staff and governors.
•Has high expectations of achievement and commitment to raising standards.
•Demonstrates an ability to work collaboratively as an effective team member.
•Has a clear understanding of the challenges that need to be met in delivering the new Curriculum for Wales.
•Is personable, approachable and aims for excellence.
•Is willing to promote the values and ethos of our faith school.
In return we can offer:
•A strong commitment to professional development.
•A school with high aspirations and a genuine opportunity to make a difference.
•An opportunity to help shape the future of teaching and learning.
•A dedicated and supportive team of governors.
If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity or visit the school prior to application, please contact Miss Rhiân Shellard, Headteacher.
A lesson observation by the Headteacher and a member of the Governing Body will be part of the interview process and will take place prior to formal interview.
Key dates relevant to the post:
•Applications close midnight Friday 22nd May 2026
•Shortlisting 3rd June 2026
•Lesson observation between Monday 8th June and Friday 19th June 2026
•Interviews Monday 22nd June 2026
Application forms, and further details, including a job description and person specification for the role may be obtained via the Schools Recruitment website.
Please note to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the Schools Recruitment Website. If you do not complete the online application, you will not be considered as having applied for the post.
If you are currently employed by Rhondda Cynon Taff Council, please apply for the position through your employee self-service account and not via the link below. If you have any issues accessing your Employee Self-Service account, please contact iTrent admin team.
PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OF ALL STAFF APPOINTED TO THE COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.
Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.
An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.
Safeguarding Statement
Cwmbach 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.