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Radyr Primary School
Park Road, Radyr
Cardiff,
CF15 8DF
Number on Role: 449
Post Title: Class Teacher (Progression Step 2)
Job Ref: ED50052279
Contract: Temporary- Maternity Cover until May 2027
Salary: MPS/UPS
Hours: Full Time
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Radyr Primary School is a happy, inclusive, and vibrant primary school. Our children, staff, governors, and parents are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, skilled, and dedicated classroom practitioner to join our team.
We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate:
●Excellent teaching and learning practice
●A strong commitment to ongoing professional development
●A collaborative team ethos and a desire to continually develop their skills
●A genuine commitment to children’s rights
In return, Radyr Primary School offers:
●A warm, friendly, and supportive community of hardworking staff, pupils, governors, parents, and carers
●The opportunity to work in a school where all stakeholders, including pupils, feel a strong sense of pride and ownership
●A wide range of exciting opportunities for continuing professional development
●Motivated, confident pupils who demonstrate a positive attitude towards school and learning
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
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 Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
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.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by 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 for applications: Friday 22nd May @ 12 noon
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by: Monday 1st June
Lesson Observations: Tuesday 9th June
Interview Date: Tuesday 9th June
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.