Glyncollen Primary School: 2 x Temporary Teachers

The Headteacher and Governing Body of Glyncollen Primary School are seeking to appoint two excellent classroom practitioners to join our hardworking team from September 2025.

Glyncollen Primary School is a warm, inclusive school with high expectations for learning, behaviour, and well-being. We celebrate diversity, foster strong community links, and offer a rich, creative curriculum that develops confident, capable learners. Our dedicated staff, supportive leadership, and fantastic pupils create a thriving and happy school environment.

We Are Looking For

Glyncollen Primary is seeking a passionate and excellent classroom practitioner with a sound understanding of how children learn, particularly through Foundation Learning pedagogical approaches in line with the Enabling Learners principles. We are looking for two teachers who can lead by example, inspire and challenge pupils, and work collaboratively as part of our team. Experience in music, performance, or other creative subjects would be beneficial. We are looking for teachers who can inspire, challenge pupils, and work well as part of our team. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit, helping to develop a dynamic, real-world curriculum.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner who understands how children learn.
• Have high expectations for the learning, behaviour, and care of all pupils.
• Have an excellent understanding of the current and developing Curriculum for Wales.
• Have a clear understanding of developing learner voice, pupil-led learning, and improving wellbeing.
• Be innovative and creative in their approach to teaching and learning.
• Have a clear understanding of formative and summative assessments and tracking children's progress.
• Be committed, hard-working, and keen to contribute to the wider life of the school, including after-school clubs and parental workshops.
• Have effective ICT and Welsh language skills and use these to enhance learning.
• Be well-organised and highly motivated.
• Work extremely well as part of a team.
• Have good organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with a sense of humour.
• Support senior leaders by developing workshops for parents/carers relevant to school priorities.
• Continue to build upon Glyncollen's approach to developing Cynefin, including extending strong links with the community.

In return, we can offer you:

• A happy, motivated, and friendly staff team.
• Fantastic children with brilliant attitudes and excellent behaviour.
• A driven leadership team with a passion for raising standards and improving the lives of children.
• Opportunities to be involved in developing the school's approach to new initiatives.
• Training and professional development opportunities.

Applicants should use their letter of application (no more than two sides of A4) to demonstrate how their experience, skills, and interests align with the role.

Application form - primary, secondary, special teachers ( Word doc, 117 KB )

Please note that you will be required to demonstrate your teaching capability as part of the interview process. Forms should be returned to the school GlyncollenPrimarySchool@glyncollen.swansea.sch.uk
Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and the necessary safe recruitment checks being made.

Closing Date: Thursday 5 June 2025 (noon)

Interviews: Week commencing 23 June 2025

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