Teacher; Ysgol Ty Coch

• salary: teachers pay scale + aln allowance (£2,838)
• language:any
• closing date:08 september, 2026 12:00 am

teacher (ysgol ty coh)

ysgol ty coch

lansdale drive, tonteg, pontypridd, cf38 1pg

nor: 244

teacher

hours: 32 ½ hours per week

salary: teachers pay scale + aln allowance (£2,838)

start date: as soon as possible

ysgol ty coch is special school that puts its learners at the centre of all it does. The school has two sites. One in tonteg, 7 miles north of cardiff and the other in ynysybwl 3 miles north of pontypridd. The governing body of ysgol ty coch are seeking to appoint highly motivated, innovative, and progressive teachers to support the school and pupils through our ongoing improvement journey.

Applications are invited from teachers who are committed to the development of outstanding aln pedagogy. A background of aln experience is advantageous but not essential.

we are proud of our values; respect communicate & enjoy and work every day to ensure the person centred, nurturing and friendly environment we have created fosters and supports our community to ensure achievement for all. Staff within our school demonstrate passion and commitment, through strong teamwork and effectiveness, which results in excellent outcomes and positive and enjoyable experiences which improve the quality of life for all our pupils, parents and the wider community.

• are consistently a good or excellent teacher.
• are dedicated to continuous professional learning, excellence in education and self-reflection.
• are committed to ensuring that pupils with aln receive the very best educational experiences and achieve their targets and outcomes.
• are able to effectively collaborate with other staff members, parents and stakeholders and have excellent interpersonal, management and collaboration skills.
• are able to inspire, motivate, and empower children, parents, and staff using outstanding digital and communication skills.
• have high standards and expectations of all pupils and ensure every child reaches their full potential both academically and emotionally.
• are committed to further developing and building on existing partnerships with our families and the wider community.
• have a strong commitment to working in partnership with staff, governors, parents, and the wider community to maximise opportunities for all pupils.

• a highly professional, talented, innovative, and happy staff team who are committed to progression to further the development of the school.
• a professional, supportive, and committed leadership team who are dedicated to effective self-evaluation and collaborative working to achieve the very best outcomes for all our pupils.
• an outstanding professional learning offer, designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of the entire staff team which aims to ensure that all our pupils reach their full potential.

protecting children and adults at risk is a core responsibility for the school and council. In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant for the role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

the council and school values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the allies network, a disability and carers network and perthyn our lgbtq+ network.

an application submitted for this post in welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in english.

in view of the large number of application forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the council.