KS2 Class Teacher; Fluent Welsh

KS2 Class Teacher (Fluent Welsh)

Job Title: KS2 Class Teacher (Welsh Medium)
Type: Contract / Long-term / Supply (depending on availability)
Location: Cardiff
Start date: Summer Term, with potential for extension
Hours: Full-time (part-time considered)
Pay: Paid to scale (MPS/UPS, dependent on experience)

Are you an enthusiastic KS2 Teacher who is passionate about inspiring young learners and helping them reach their full potential? Do you believe in fostering curiosity, creativity, and confidence through engaging and high-quality primary education?

Elementa Support Services is working in partnership with a welcoming and forward-thinking Welsh-medium primary school in Cardiff to recruit a committed Key Stage 2 Class Teacher for a summer term start. This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils in a nurturing learning environment where the Welsh language, culture, and values are central to school life.

Fluent Welsh language skills are essential
, as all teaching and communication within the school is delivered through Welsh.

As a KS2 Class Teacher
, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the Curriculum for Wales
• Teach a broad and balanced curriculum across Key Stage 2
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
• Support pupils’ academic progress, wellbeing, and personal development
• Assess, monitor, and report on pupil progress effectively
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive behaviour at all times
• Contribute to whole-school activities and the wider school community

To be considered, candidates must have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
• Fluent Welsh language skills (spoken and written)
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
  , or willingness to apply (Elementa can assist)
• Experience teaching within primary education
  , ideally within KS2 (including placements)
• Strong classroom management and effective teaching practice

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in a Welsh-medium primary school
• A reflective and adaptable teaching approach
• Experience supporting pupils with additional learning needs (ALN)

All applications will be managed by Elementa Support Services as the recruitment partner for this client. Elementa is committed to safeguarding children in all processes, and all successful applicants will undergo a full pre-screen to assess their suitability for the role.

Any appointment will be subject to:

• A successful interview process
• Satisfactory references
• Safeguarding & Prevent training
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration in the appropriate categories
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless subscribed to the Update Service)
• Successful completion of a 12-week / 60 paid day employment trial period

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates;
  Elementa pays one week in lieu
• PAYE contract – unless requested otherwise, providing full employment protections
• Training & Support – free or heavily discounted training including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive
• Dedicated candidate manager providing regular welfare contact and ongoing support
• Fair pay policy – paid to scale; any variation agreed in writing prior to placement
• Additional staff support services – access to partner services including tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more

• Not currently based within the UK
• Requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
• Without UK primary school teaching experience
• Without fluency in Welsh