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Start date – 01.09.26
St. Mary’s is a welcoming and inclusive school, firmly rooted in its mission as a joyful and dedicated Catholic community, where we work, pray, share and learn together. The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated teacher who will build on the school’s many strengths and uphold its high standards.
We are seeking a teacher who:
● Demonstrates experience teaching across the full primary school age range.
● Actively supports and lives out our Catholic ethos, Gospel values and virtues
● Has the vision, energy and commitment to raise standards for all pupils
● Is a classroom practitioner with high expectations for every child
● Is committed to high-quality Foundation Phase pedagogy and improving outcomes for younger pupils
● Can effectively lead and deploy a team of classroom staff to maximise pupil progress
● Builds positive relationships and manages behaviour effectively
● Uses ICT purposefully to enhance teaching and learning
● Communicates clearly and works in strong partnership with parents, staff, governors and the wider community
● Is proactive, adaptable and fully committed to all aspects of school life
We offer:
● A strong Catholic ethos where every member of the community is valued
● Enthusiastic, well-motivated pupils who enjoy learning
● A dedicated and supportive staff team
● Committed governors and engaged parents
● An exciting, knowledge-rich curriculum that is relevant and engaging for all learners
Applicants must use the current CES ‘teacher’ application forms which can be downloaded from the CES website or are available from the school, (CES Monitoring Information Form and Rehabilitation of Offenders Act Disclosure Form must also be completed and returned).
PLEASE SEE ATTACHED ADVERT FOR DETAILS OF HOW TO APPLY ETC.
Completed applications should be emailed to the school email address: by 12:00 midnight, Friday 22nd May 2026
Shortlisting will take place on Friday 29th May 2026
Interviews will take place in the week beginning Monday 1st June 2026
Under the Teaching 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.
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.
The Equality Act 2010 allows faith schools to have admissions criteria which give preference to members of their own religion and to conduct themselves in a way which is compatible with the school's religious character or ethos. It does not allow faith schools to discriminate because of any other of the protected characteristics, such as sex, race or sexual orientation. Nor does it allow them to discriminate because of religion in other respects, such as by excluding a pupil or subjecting him to any other detriment.
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.
Safeguarding Statement
St Mary's Roman Catholic - Brynmawr 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.