At a Glance
- Tasks: Create engaging learning experiences and support pupil progress in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Ysgol Sŵn y Don, a friendly and inclusive school focused on pupil wellbeing.
- Benefits: Supportive staff, professional development, and a positive, trauma-informed workplace.
- Other info: 1-year fixed-term contract with opportunities for growth and leadership.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while fostering a love for learning.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and experience in Early Years or Foundation Learning.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Responsibilities
- Display effective classroom organisation and behaviour management skills.
- Have experience of teaching within Early Years and/or Foundation Learning.
- Plan and deliver engaging learning experiences with high expectations.
- Use observation‑led assessment to support and monitor pupil progress.
- Differentiate effectively to meet the needs of all learners.
- Communicate effectively with pupils, staff and parents/carers.
- Work effectively using own initiative and as part of a team.
- Meet the requirements of the Professional Standards for Teaching and Leadership.
- Support or lead an Area of Learning and Experience (Ao LE).
- Provide an inclusive, trauma‑informed learning environment that values equity, equality and positive relationships.
Qualifications
- Excellent communication skills with pupils, staff and parents/carers.
- Reliable, resilient, flexible and proactive.
- Strong understanding of child development, wellbeing and nurture.
- Experience of designing and delivering curriculum aligned with the Curriculum for Wales (desirable).
- Experience with Additional Learning Needs (desired).
- Knowledge of assessment and progression within the Curriculum for Wales (desirable).
- Experience developing and leading responsibility for Welsh language development or willingness to develop it.
- Ability to teach and communicate effectively through the medium of Welsh (desirable).
Desirable qualities and skills
- Knowledge, understanding and experience of assessment and progression within the Curriculum for Wales.
- Experience of, or willingness to develop, lead responsibility for Cymraeg/Welsh language development, promoting the use of Welsh across the school.
- Ability to teach and communicate effectively through the medium of Welsh.
1‑year fixed‑term contract (01/09/2026 – 31/08/2027).
Ysgol Sŵn y Don is seeking to appoint a passionate, nurturing and experienced teacher to join our team and teach within our Foundation Learning provision.
Due to the nature of the post, the successful candidate will be subject to a disclosure by the Disclosure and Barring Service.
It is required that the successful candidate registers with the Education Workforce Council prior to commencing employment.
What we offer
- A friendly, welcoming and nurturing school where inclusion and pupil wellbeing are at the centre of all we do.
- A trauma‑informed environment that values equity, equality and positive relationships.
- Dedicated, skilled and supportive staff who work collaboratively to provide engaging and meaningful learning experiences.
- Full support of the Headteacher and Governors, including ongoing professional learning and leadership development.
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Contact Details:
CONWY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Foundation Learning Class Teacher
Classroom Organisation
Behaviour Management
Teaching Experience in Early Years or Foundation Learning
Lesson Planning
Observation-led Assessment
Differentiation
Effective Communication
