Class Teacher; Maternity Cover – Reception class; St Athan Primary

St Athan Primary is a one form entry primary school with a nursery. Our school building is a single-story structure built in 1967 and has been well maintained over the years.

St Athan Primary is a one form entry primary school with a nursery. Our school building is a single-story structure built in 1967 and has been well maintained over the years.

Originally being a much larger school, we are fortunate to have adequate space for community rooms and breakout areas for children who have difficulty regulating their behaviour. The school grounds are extensive with a large playing field and playgrounds, and a well-established outdoor learning area.

The school was originally built to accommodate the children from St Athan and the surrounding villages and the children from RAF St Athan which at the time was one of the biggest training camps in the country. The numbers of military children have fallen in recent years but we still have a large contingent of Army children and a transient population of children from the ex-MOD houses, of which many are social housing or buy to lets.

This does bring its challenges, we currently have 28% of pupils eligible for free school meals.

Our vision is to nurture confident, curious and resilient learners within a happy, caring and ambitious community, where children and adults are valued, supported and inspired to succeed together.

• a warm, welcoming learning community with a strong family feel and values rooted in care, respect, inclusion and academic achievement;
• happy, confident and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and proud of their school;
• a dedicated, skilled and highly supportive staff team, committed to continual improvement;
• a proactive and supportive Governing Body;
• a strong partnership with parents and an enthusiastic Parents’ Teacher Association and wider community;
• rich learning opportunities, an embedded curriculum including strong outdoor learning provision; and
• an attractive rural setting with good transport links.

Pay Details: MPS £33,731 - £46,595 p.a

Hours of Work / Weeks per year / Working Pattern: Full Time

Main Place of Work: St Athan Primary School

Description: We are seeking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated and dedicated Early Years (Reception) teacher from November 2026. This position is to cover a maternity leave with a practitioner who is creative, innovative, resilient and displays inspirational classroom practice. We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about pupil’s wellbeing, learning and shows high aspirations and expectations for all learners.

We are particularly keen to enhance and strengthen our leadership of School Council during this time.

The successful candidate will join a caring, committed and enthusiastic team of staff, who fully embrace and support the whole St Athan Community.

You will need:

• Degree
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience of Early Years is essential as this post is in this area of the school.
• Full DBS check:
  Enhanced Educational Workforce Council registration:
  It is a statutory requirement that applicants for this post are registered with EWC before they can begin working in our school.
• An experienced, excellent practitioner who will engage our pupils in authentic learning opportunities and display a strong understanding of current educational reform.
• A high level of ICT and confidence in the delivery of lessons with a desire to develop new approaches to teaching and learning.
• High expectations of behaviour with a commitment to nurture our pupils in order for them to achieve their full potential.
• To be hard working with high standards for themselves and expectations of others
• To be organised, able to work well with colleagues and to meet deadlines.

For Further Information, contact:
Headteacher Mrs Louise Davies –

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St Athan Primary School

Rock Road

St Athan

Vale Of Glamorgan

CF62 4PG