Teacher, Elementary School

The Federation of Ysgol Gymraeg Ffwrnes and Ysgol Gymunedol Trimsaran is seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our professional and supportive team as a Progression Step 1 Teacher on a temporary maternity cover basis. The post will be based at Ysgol Gymraeg Ffwrnes. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking federation that places children at the heart of everything we do and is committed to delivering the highest quality Welsh-medium education.

Our federation brings together two unique schools that work closely together to provide rich, relevant and inspiring learning experiences for all learners. We are proud of our culture of collaboration, trust and continuous professional learning, where staff work together to secure the very best outcomes for children. The successful candidate will join a learning community where curiosity, creativity, wellbeing and the development of every child are highly valued.

They will contribute to providing engaging learning experiences that support children to develop as ambitious, capable and confident learners.

• Is passionate about early years education and Progression Step 1 learning
• Has a strong understanding of Curriculum for Wales
• Can provide creative, engaging and meaningful learning experiences
• Is committed to securing high standards of progress and wellbeing for all learners
• Works effectively as part of a team and builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Is keen to contribute to the wider life of the school and federation
• Values the Welsh language, Welsh culture and the Welsh identity of our schools.

Our schools are proud of their Welsh identity and commitment to delivering high-quality Welsh-medium education. As a result, fluency in Welsh is essential for this post.

• An ambitious and forward-thinking federation with a clear vision for the future
• A strong culture of collaboration and professional support
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and sharing effective practice
• Dedicated and supportive staff who are passionate about Welsh-medium education
• Enthusiastic learners who enjoy learning and contribute actively to school life
• An opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and families.

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 be able to communicate fluently in Welsh.

Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies