Teacher - Coed Y Brain Primary School

We are recruiting two Teachers at Coed Y Brain Primary School

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

We pay an attractive salary of £33,731 - £51,942 (TM02 – UPS3) and offer access to training and development opportunities.

Pupils are looking to appoint a teacher who is:

• Friendly, empathetic and approachable.
• Enthusiastic and fun.
• Patient and will listen and act on their views.

Governors are looking to appoint a teacher who is outstanding classroom practitioner and the ability to motivate and engage young learners with a wide range of learning needs.

• Inspiring, creative, caring and full of enthusiasm.
• Up to date with knowledge of the Curriculum and the ALN code for Wales;
• Proactive in own professional learning.
• Knowledgeable of the United Conventions of the Rights of the Child and have good systems of pastoral care, including pupil empowerment.
• Highly motivated and hold equally high expectations of our children's achievements, their behaviour and skill development.
• Flexible, well organised and be able to confidently lead a team, with a proven track record.
• Able to effectively work together as members of our strong school team and contribute fully to the life of the school including extracurricular activities.
• Able to establish and maintain positive relationships with our parents and carers, members of staff, our Governing Body and our wider community.
• Able to effectively use digital platforms to enhance and share our children's learning and be fully committed to promoting Welsh 2nd Language and the well-being of our pupils.
• Experienced in working with children with specific and significant Additional Learning Needs and has strategies to manage varying behaviour extremely well.

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 will be held week commencing the 20th April 2026 and 27th April 2026.To be confirmed.

Closing Date Friday 17th April 2026

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

Please apply via eteach.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Chloe Wilson, Headteacher on 02920 852513 or email wilsonc168@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 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.

InformAtion on how to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) can be found on the following website https://www.ewc.wales/site/index.php/en/ or by telephoning, 02920 460099. It is your responsibility to ensure you register and continue to register as part of your terms and conditions of employment.