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PONTYGWAITH PRIMARY SCHOOL
Graig Street, Pontygwaith, Ferndale, CF43 3LY
Numbers of Pupils on role: 142
Teacher
Hours: Full time 32.5 hours per week
Salary: Teachers Pay Scale
Required: September 2026
Contract: 1 year initially
The Governing Body wish to appoint a Teacher to work at Pontygwaith Primary School to complement our existing team.
Pontygwaith Primary School is seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and reflective Class Teacher to join our friendly, committed and forward thinking team. This is an exciting opportunity for a practitioner who is passionate about delivering high quality learning experiences and supporting all children to reach their full potential.
About the School
Pontygwaith Primary is a caring, aspirational school with a strong community ethos. Our pupils are enthusiastic, confident learners, and our staff work collaboratively to ensure high standards, inclusion and wellbeing across the school. We are proud of our positive learning environment and our commitment to professional growth.
About the Role
The successful candidate will:
● Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons that reflect our curriculum principles and progression steps.
● Set high expectations for behaviour, wellbeing, standards and outcomes.
● Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress effectively, ensuring all learners are challenged and supported.
● Create a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment.
● Work collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to whole school improvement.
● Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and carers, building strong relationships.
What We Offer
● A supportive and collaborative staff team.
● A positive learning environment with enthusiastic learners.
● A strong commitment to your professional growth.
● Opportunities to contribute to whole school initiatives and development.
Pontygwaith Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
•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.
We have a new recruitment website and you will need to create a new account to apply for this position.
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. Should you require further information about the post, please contact Mrs R.Scott, Headteacher. The closing date for applications is Friday 8th May 2026 at 12.00PM
PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND 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.
The 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
Pontygwaith 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.