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Job: Swydd Ddysgu Cyflenwi Cyfnod Mamolaeth/Maternity cover teaching post, Abercanaid Community Primary
Job Ref: TC011-1324
Salary: £30,742.00 - To: £47,340.00
Job Scale: Teachers Mainscale
Job Hours: Full time
Location: Abercanaid Community Primary School
Speciality:
Abercanaid Community School
The Park, Abercanaid, Merthyr Tydfil, CF481SZ
Number on roll = 186 pupils

All different, all equal, all shining.

Maternity cover teaching post
To commence on Monday 8th July 2024 (pending safeguarding clearance).
The Governors of this happy, successful school seek to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic and innovative teacher with excellent classroom management and interpersonal skills
You should be:
• Passionate about education and have the commitment and drive to lead a curriculum area which enables all children to succeed in their learning;
• Have an excellent working knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and an understanding of “A Curriculum for Wales – A curriculum for Life.”
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner who inspires and encourages children to reach their full potential through high quality learning experiences.
• Have the ability to motivate, challenge and support others.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills to work effectively in partnership with staff, parents, governors and the local community.
• Have an excellent knowledge and understanding of skills development and pedagogy.
• Have the ability to use ICT effectively to deliver high quality teaching and
learning.
• Have the ability to develop bilingualism (welsh as a second language).
• Have experience of assessment for learning strategies.
• Be able to contribute to the school’s extra-curricular activities.
• Have high expectations of achievement and a commitment to raising standards.
• Be adaptable, resourceful and innovative.

At Abercanaid Community School we are committed to high quality professional development and can offer friendly, enthusiastic learners who will challenge your thinking. We are a happy welcoming and hard working community of staff, parents, governors and pupils who are enthusiastic about a quality educational experience.
Closing date for applications is: Monday 29th April 2024
Shortlisting will take place on: Thursday 2nd May 2024
Lesson observations will take place beginning: Friday 10th May 2024
Interviews will be held on: Monday 13th May 2024
Successful shortlisted candidates will be asked to visit the school by appointment with the Headteacher and deliver a lesson to one of our classes.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

You will be required to provide evidence of all qualifications specified as essential.

Application forms can be completed online at www.merthyr.gov.uk
If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000 and are to be returned no later than Monday 29th April 2024 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the closing date.

Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk

Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council encourages applications from Welsh speakers. Application forms may be submitted in Welsh and any applications completed in Welsh will not be treated any less favourably than those submitted in English.

If you are successfully shortlisted for interview please contact human.resourcesadmin@merthyr.gov.uk to let us know if you would like your interview to be conducted through the medium of Welsh.
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.

All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies.