Current Job Vacancies
Job: Cydlynydd ADY, Ysgol Gynradd Pantysgallog/ ALN Co-ordinator, Pantysgallog Primary School
Job Ref: TC027-0526
Salary: £33,731.00 - To: £51,942.00
Job Scale: Teacher's Main Scale
Job Hours: 60% - 3 DAYS
Location: Pantysgallog Primary School, 4 Heol-Y-Bryniau, Pant, Merthyr Tydfil CF48 2DH
Speciality:
PANTYSGALLOG PRIMARY SCHOOL
ADDITIONAL LEARNING NEEDS CO-ORDINATOR (0.6 / 3 DAYS)
NO TEACHING COMMITMENT
Required from September 2026
Fixed term
The Governing Body of Pantysgallog Primary School are excited to offer an opportunity for a dynamic professional to join the Senior Leadership Team on a permanent basis from 1st September 2026.
The first half term will be spent work alongside the current ALNCo as part of a hand-over process.
The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the Additional Learning Needs throughout the school with no teaching commitment. The post is for three days per week only.
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, enthusiastic, and committed practitioner who:
• demonstrates a high aptitude and knowledge of the Additional Learning Needs transformation and code of working practices in Wales
• can effectively lead ALN throughout the school and review the guidance, support and strategies employed to meet the needs of pupils with Additional Learning Needs
• can work well in a team and independently, demonstrating strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• able to communicate pupil progress, building good relationships with children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community
• has proven experience of creating a supportive and well-ordered environment for learners to ensure pupils are able to access the support they require from school and external agencies.
The Senior Leadership Team would like their colleague to demonstrate our core values of trust, compassion and support.
Thank you for your interest in this post.
Closing date: 11th March 2026
Shortlisting: 23rd March 2026
Interviews and school tour: 26th March 2026
For further information please contact the Headteacher, Mr Darren Thomas on 01685 351813 or email darren.thomas@merthyr.gov.uk
You will be required to provide evidence of all qualifications specified as essential.
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 11th March 2026 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.
Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk
Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
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. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both. Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.
We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from all groups and backgrounds to apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. We are strongly committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace and ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, disability, sex, race, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy and maternity.
ADDITIONAL LEARNING NEEDS CO-ORDINATOR (0.6 / 3 DAYS)
NO TEACHING COMMITMENT
Required from September 2026
Fixed term
The Governing Body of Pantysgallog Primary School are excited to offer an opportunity for a dynamic professional to join the Senior Leadership Team on a permanent basis from 1st September 2026.
The first half term will be spent work alongside the current ALNCo as part of a hand-over process.
The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for the Additional Learning Needs throughout the school with no teaching commitment. The post is for three days per week only.
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, enthusiastic, and committed practitioner who:
• demonstrates a high aptitude and knowledge of the Additional Learning Needs transformation and code of working practices in Wales
• can effectively lead ALN throughout the school and review the guidance, support and strategies employed to meet the needs of pupils with Additional Learning Needs
• can work well in a team and independently, demonstrating strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• able to communicate pupil progress, building good relationships with children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community
• has proven experience of creating a supportive and well-ordered environment for learners to ensure pupils are able to access the support they require from school and external agencies.
The Senior Leadership Team would like their colleague to demonstrate our core values of trust, compassion and support.
Thank you for your interest in this post.
Closing date: 11th March 2026
Shortlisting: 23rd March 2026
Interviews and school tour: 26th March 2026
For further information please contact the Headteacher, Mr Darren Thomas on 01685 351813 or email darren.thomas@merthyr.gov.uk
You will be required to provide evidence of all qualifications specified as essential.
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 11th March 2026 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.
Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk
Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
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. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both. Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.
We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from all groups and backgrounds to apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. We are strongly committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace and ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, disability, sex, race, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy and maternity.