At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and nurture young learners in a supportive, vibrant school environment.
- Company: St Athan Primary School, a caring community focused on academic achievement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive staff, and a strong partnership with parents.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team in a welcoming rural setting with great transport links.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status and a passion for engaging students.
The predicted salary is between 33731 - 46595 £ per year.
St Athan Primary is a one form entry primary school with a nursery. Our school building is a single-story structure built in 1967 and has been well maintained over the years. A fire in February 2025 caused extensive damage to one wing of the school and rebuilding work has just begun to replace this space; in the meantime, a modern demountable structure is being utilised.
Originally being a much larger school, we are fortunate to have adequate space for community rooms and breakout areas for children who have difficulty regulating their behaviour. The school grounds are extensive with a large playing field and playgrounds, and a well-established outdoor learning area.
The school was originally built to accommodate the children from St Athan and the surrounding villages and the children from RAF St Athan, which at the time was one of the biggest training camps in the country. The numbers of military children have fallen in recent years, but we still have a large contingent of Army children and a transient population of children from the ex-MOD houses, of which many are social housing or buy to lets. This does bring its challenges; we currently have 28% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
Our vision is to nurture confident, curious and resilient learners within a happy, caring and ambitious community, where children and adults are valued, supported and inspired to succeed together.
We are proud to offer:
- a warm, welcoming learning community with a strong family feel and values rooted in care, respect, inclusion and academic achievement;
- happy, confident and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and proud of their school;
- a dedicated, skilled and highly supportive staff team, committed to continual improvement;
- a proactive and supportive Governing Body;
- a strong partnership with parents and an enthusiastic Parents’ Teacher Association and wider community;
- rich learning opportunities, an embedded curriculum including strong outdoor learning provision;
- an attractive rural setting with good transport links.
About the role:
Pay Details: MPS £33,731 - £46,595 pro rata
Hours of Work / Weeks per year / Working Pattern: Full Time
Main Place of Work: St Athan Primary School
Description: We are seeking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated and dedicated teacher from January 2027 who is creative, innovative, resilient and displays inspirational classroom practice. We are looking for a teacher who is passionate about pupil’s wellbeing, learning and shows high aspirations and expectations for all learners. We are particularly keen to enhance and strengthen our leadership of AoLEs.
The successful candidate will join a caring, committed and enthusiastic team of staff, who fully embrace and support the whole St Athan Community.
About you:
- Degree
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Full DBS check: Enhanced Educational Workforce Council registration: It is a statutory requirement that applicants for this post are registered with EWC before they can begin working in our school.
- An experienced, excellent practitioner who will engage our pupils in authentic learning opportunities and display a strong understanding of current educational reform.
- A high level of ICT and confidence in the delivery of lessons with a desire to develop new approaches to teaching and learning.
- High expectations of behaviour with a commitment to nurture our pupils in order for them to achieve their full potential.
- To be hard working with high standards for themselves and expectations of others.
- To be organised, able to work well with colleagues and to meet deadlines.
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