Pontlliw Primary School: Teacher

Pontlliw Primary is a vibrant, highly successful school, just off Junction 47 on the M4. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos. We are a situated in the middle of the village and the School is an important part of the community. The Governing Body is looking to appoint an outstanding and inspirational teacher to join our Progression Step 3 team in January 2025.

Candidates are asked to outline their own philosophy of primary education, their experience and the qualities they would bring to the school. The post requires:

• An excellent practitioner who has a sound knowledge of how children learn.
• A practitioner with high expectations of achievement and behaviour and a commitment to developing the emotional and physical well-being of pupils.
• The ability to maintain effective communication and working strategies with colleagues.
• An awareness of Curriculum for Wales.
• A commitment to innovative pedagogy.
• A willingness to participate fully in the life of our school community (including after school clubs) and contribute to the strong team ethos.
• A sound work ethic plus adaptability and flexibility, to ensure the smooth running of our school.
• A good standard of Welsh as a first or second language to maintain the school's bilingual standards.
• Very good interpersonal skills and a sense of humour.

Beneficial skills;

• Developing Mathematics across the whole school.
• Developing the creative aspects of the curriculum such as P.E.
• A high level of IT skills.

We can offer:

• A friendly school with wonderful children and dedicated, enthusiastic staff.
• A school with strong values, supportive parents and capable governors.
• A school where the strong teamwork between all staff and pupils is an outstanding feature.
• A school with a wide range of very effective partnerships with parents, other schools and the community that enrich the curriculum and support pupils.
• A commitment to your ongoing professional development.

Closing date: Friday, 21 November 2025 at 12 noon.

Shortlisting: Wednesday 26 November 2025. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Lesson Observations for shortlisted candidates: 1 and 2 December 2025.

Interviews: Friday 5 December 2025.

Commence post: Required for January 2025 for two terms only.

An application form, job description and person specification are also available below.

Pontlliw Primary School - Teacher - Job description ( PDF, 127 KB )

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

Please return completed application form to: Emma Bawden (School Clerk) - BawdenE6@hwbcymru.net

Alternatively, email to pontlliw.primary.school.@swansea-edunet.gov.uk

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