Classroom Teacher

Maternity Cover - 3 days per week | Mon, Tues, Wed

This is a very exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team of staff at Penygarn Community Primary School. Our vibrant, innovative school is located in Pontypool with 351 pupils on roll which includes a full-time nursery. Inclusion and Wellbeing are at the heart of the school, providing pastoral and learning support across the whole age and ability range.

The Governors of Penygarn Community Primary School are seeking to appoint highly motivated and inspirational teachers who are committed to working in our school. You should be enthusiastic, dedicated, hardworking and have the initiative and drive to work as a part of our forward-thinking school team.

The successful applicants will display effective behaviour management skills, backed by the ability to communicate effectively with members of the Governing Body, staff and parents/carers. You should be able to work effectively and independently, using your own initiative, as well as be reliable, resilient, flexible and proactive.

We are looking for applicants who have an excellent understanding of Curriculum for Wales and the ability to lead an AOLE. An additional benefit would be to have applicants who have an interest and experience of working with children with Additional Learning Needs and manage behaviour well.

Applications are welcome from experienced teachers as well as NQT’s. The successful applicant will demonstrate:

• Outstanding classroom practice and the ability to motivate and engage young learners; who is inspiring, creative, caring, full of enthusiasm and who will make our children’s learning enjoyable and fun;
• Have a good knowledge of systems of pastoral care, including pupil empowerment;
• Be highly motivated and hold equally high expectations of our children’s achievements, their behaviour and skill development;
• Be able to effectively work together as members of our strong school team and contribute fully to the life of the school including extra-curricular activities;
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with our parents and carers, members of our Governing Body and our wider community;
• Be able to effectively use ICT to enhance our children’s learning and be fully committed to promoting Welsh 2nd Language and the well-being of our pupils;

Visits to the school are welcome or for an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Mrs L Smith. This post requires registration with the EWC - Education Workforce Council.

Closing Date: 29th January 2026

Shortlisting: 30th January 2026

Lesson observations: 3rd & 4th February 2026

Interviews: 3rd & 4th February 2026

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally. We are a registered Disability Confident Employer and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.

Safeguarding Statement: Penygarn Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.