Class Teacher - St Athan Primary (Temporary/Full-Time)

Cyflog: 32433.00 - 49944.00 GBP per Year

About us
Our school is a Community Primary School with a Nursery attached. We have a strong and supportive Board of Governors, which includes representatives of the Vale of Glamorgan Council, parents, the local community and staff. We set very high standards across the school and offer a broad range of authentic experiences and purposeful opportunities for our pupils.

Our school is fortunate to be located in a lovely rural setting, surrounded by farm land, countryside and the coast. We serve the local village and MOD base at St Athan. The whole school community work in partnership to provide a bright, welcoming and stimulating learning environment to inspire and support our curriculum.

We encourage an open door policy at St Athan Primary school and welcome parental involvements at all times. We value all our pupils and believe it is our responsibility to ensure their time in school is rewarding and fulfilling. Our school has a very warm, friendly and welcoming ethos and we ensure all pupils feel cared for, protected and their wellbeing is at the forefront of all our policies and procedures.

Ambitious: Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open: Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together: Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details - Teacher's Main Scale (TMS):
TMS1(MIN) N/A
TMS2 £32,433
TMS3 £35,039
TMS4 £37,739
TMS5 £40,710
TMS6 £44,802

Upper Pay Scales for Teachers:
UPS1 £46,446
UPS2 £48,168
UPS3 £49,944

Hours of Work / Weeks per year / Working Pattern: 32.5 Hours, 39 Weeks, Full-Time
Main Place of Work: St Athan Primary School
Contract Length: Temporary for 1 year

Description: We are seeking to appoint an experienced, highly motivated and dedicated teacher from September 2025 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 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
You will need:

• Degree


• Qualified Teacher Status


• Full DBS check: Enhanced & Barred Both


• 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.

Additional information
Application will close on the 29/6/25
Shortlisting will be on the 30/6/25
Lesson Observations will be on the 9/7/25
Interviews 14/7/25 (You will be invited to interview following Observation)

For Further Information, contact: Mrs Louise Davies / Mrs Louise Haynes - 01446751480 / loedavies@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk or HaynesL2@hwbcymru.net

Return Method e.g. e-mail / return to school: St Athan Primary School, Rock Road, St Athan, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF62 4PG

School E-Mail: stathanps@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.