Teacher

Post - Class Teacher

School – Cefn Fforest Primary School

Start Date – 1st January 2026 – Fixed Term until 31st August 2026

Salary – Teachers Payscale

Closing Date for Applications – Midday 16th October 2025

The governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented teacher to join our hardworking team, who can demonstrate a strong commitment to providing the best for all children. You will have high expectations of achievement and behavior and experience of teaching in Key stage 1 and 2.

You will need good organizational skills and the ability to work as part of a team. You will be committed to professional learning and have a drive and a passion to move forward with the New Curriculum for Wales. You will take an active part in all aspects of school life, including extra-curricular activities. You will have an interest in literacy and languages and in developing an AOLE within the school.

We can offer:

• Friendly, committed and supportive staff, governors and parents.

• An inclusive and caring school
• A supportive team of colleagues
• Excellent professional development opportunities

We invite applications from teachers who:

• Are committed to raising children's achievement through an exciting and innovative curriculum
• Are self-motivated and reflective about their teaching
• Are committed to professional development and self-improvement
• Have high expectations of pupils to be the best that they can be

• Have an interest in curriculum design and innovation

• Can add to the extra-curricular life of the school

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Mrs J farmer on 01443 830449/ 01443 830602 or email: cefnfforestprimary@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK. Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 22nd October 2025

Application forms can be downloaded directly via Eteach

Completed forms should be returned to:

Mrs J Farmer – Headteacher

Cefn Fforest Primary School

Cefn Fforest

Blackwood

NP12 3JX

This vacancy has been processed in English only because there is no Welsh requirement.