Teacher of Welsh

We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Teacher of Welsh to join our dedicated and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire students of all abilities, deliver engaging and creative lessons, and contribute to a thriving learning community.

• Passion for teaching Welsh and promoting bilingualism.
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or is working towards it.
• Excellent subject knowledge and strong classroom practice.
• Ability to motivate, challenge and inspire learners to achieve their full potential.
• Committed to high standards of teaching, learning and student wellbeing.

An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk.

Welsh language level – verbal Level 5. You will need to communicate fluently in Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

Salary: £33,731‑£51,942 (MPR2‑UPR3). The role offers competitive salary, automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing additional annual leave, access to staff health and wellbeing support, personal development and career progression, staff discount schemes and other benefits, flexible working and family‑friendly policies.

Ysgol Coedcae is a thriving mixed secondary school for 11‑16 year olds in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. The school benefits from proximity to transport links, Cardiff, the coast and national parks, and has a diverse community of around 850 pupils, 54 support staff and 56 teachers. The school values a welcoming and supportive community, opportunities for professional development, a well‑resourced classroom and a collaborative department, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement.

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Well‑resourced classrooms and a collaborative department.
• The chance to make a real difference to young people’s lives.

We adopt an anonymous recruitment approach and are committed to recruiting, retaining and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.