St Thomas Community Primary School: Full-Time Teacher Maternity Cover

St Thomas Community Primary School
80, Grenfell Park Road
St Thomas
Swansea
SA18EZ
Telephone: 01792 650052

Description
The Acting Headteacher and Governing Body of St Thomas Community Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and inspiring teacher to cover a two-term maternity leave.

The post will commence in September 2026. The age phase will likely be in Progression Step 3, although this may depend upon the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

St Thomas Community Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school situated in the east of Swansea. The school caters for pupils aged 3-11 and currently has 14 classes, over 340 full-time pupils and approximately 80 part-time nursery pupils. The school operates from a modern, purpose-built building, located adjacent to Maesteg Park.

The school prides itself on its caring ethos, positive learning environment and strong sense of community. We are supported by a dedicated Governing Body and a hardworking, talented team of staff who are committed to ensuring all pupils receive the best possible start in life.

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver high-quality teaching and learning and contribute fully to the life of the school.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate the ability to inspire, motivate and engage all learners, regardless of ability or background
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner committed to high standards of literacy and numeracy
• Be innovative in approach and willing to develop professionally
• Be a team player, able to contribute to and support colleagues
• Have a clear understanding of safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• Recognise the importance of working in partnership with parents and carers
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Be well organised, hardworking and professional at all times
• Have good ICT skills
• Embrace and promote the Welsh language
• Have an understanding of current developments in education in Wales

Additional Information
The St Thomas CPS and the Local Authority are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Undertake an enhanced DBS check
• Provide suitable references
• Be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)

Walk Around: Friday 5 June 2026 at 4pm

Closing Date: Wednesday 10 June 2026 at 3pm

Shortlisting Date: Monday 15 June 2026

Lesson Observation: Week of 22 June 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 30 June 2026

If you feel that you have the experience and attributes for the post, please outline these in a letter and return to the Acting Headteacher and Governing Body.

St Thomas Community Primary School - Teacher - Job Description ( PDF, 297 KB )

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

Please return your completed application form and letter of application by post or by email to [email protected]

Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding

Last modified on 19 May 2026

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