Temporary Teacher - Maternity Cover - Caradog Primary

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Temporary Teacher - Maternity Cover - Caradog Primary

Caradog Primary School,

Clifton Street,

Aberdare,

CF44 7PB

Position: Temporary Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Hours: 32.5 per week

Contract Type: Temporary (1 term in the first instance)

Required: September 2024

Numbers of Pupils on role: 200

The Headteacher and Governing Body of Caradog Primary School are looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic class teacher with a passion for teaching primarily, although not exclusively, in a KS2 class.

Caradog Primary is situated in Aberdare, is a welcoming and inclusive school where pupils and families feel respected and valued. We are seeking to appoint a teacher who:

• is an excellent classroom practitioner who continually strives for excellence in teaching and learning
• has very high expectations of themselves and of children to ensure all pupils make excellent progress
• is relationship centered with pupils and families and have excellent positive behaviour management skills
• creates a stimulating learning environment in line with the new curriculum requirements
• is a team player and can work productively with colleagues
• has excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• use innovative materials and resources such as ICT to enhance pupil learning
• will contribute to the wider life of the school

Caradog can offer you:

• A child-centered approach, where every child is valued, supported and nurtured to achieve excellence
• Children who enjoy learning and are positive about school life
• An excellent and highly skilled staff who value high quality teamwork
• Opportunities to develop professionally and personally

Application forms, and further details, including a and person specification for the role may be obtained via the Schools Recruitment website using the link:

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.

Should you require further information about the post, please contact Mrs Helen O’Gorman Headteacher, on 01443 473365

The closing date for applications is Friday 28 th June 2024 at 12 midnight.

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.