Teacher - Abercarn Primary School

We are recruiting a Teacher at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 32.50
Contract Type: Full Time and Fixed Term until 31st August 2027
Location: Abercarn Primary School

We pay an attractive salary of £33,731 - £51,942 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Year 3 Teacher who places children and their progress at the heart of everything they do.

The successful candidate will be an engaging practitioner with high expectations, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to inclusive, high‑quality learning. They will contribute fully to the life of our school, bringing positivity, creativity, and a willingness to collaborate as part of a dedicated team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a meaningful difference to pupils’ learning, wellbeing, and wider school experience.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• Qualified teacher status and current EWC registration.
• Evidence of successful relevant teaching experience including teaching practice.
• Ability to create a challenging and effective learning environment and have effective pupil management skills.

We have excellent benefits including the Teacher Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.

Interviews and Lesson Observations will be held on 1st May. If shortlisted, candidates will be required to teach a short lesson at Abercarn Primary School in the morning, and then attend an interview in the afternoon.

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 Gareth Roden on 01495 244566 or email AbercarnPrimary@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk.

Please apply via eteach.

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

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.