Teacher - Waunfawr Primary School

Waunfawr Primary School, Crosskeys, is looking for a fixed term, part-time, experienced teacher to work two days a week as part of a job share.

We are looking for somebody who:

• Is an excellent team worker with good communication skills.
• Is a dedicated, innovative and inspiring practitioner.
• Has a commitment to high standards.
• Is an excellent role model and encourages positive behaviour.
• Can support and differentiate effectively for pupils with additional learning needs.
• Has excellent organisational skills which are reflected in the learning environment and planning.

Our school

Waunfawr Primary is a successful 3-11 English medium primary school situated in Crosskeys within the scenic Sirhowy Valley, with approximately 174 pupils on roll, just a short distance away from the A470 and M4 motorway. Our mission is to enable pupils to succeed as happy, confident individuals through the ‘Keys to Success’.

Our offer includes:

• An inclusive and welcoming school community.
• A Governing Body committed to raising standards.
• A supportive, friendly staff team.
• Work life and family friendly policies.
• A robust positive behaviour policy which promotes restorative justice.
• Happy children who engage purposefully in successful pupil voice projects.
• A well-maintained school with access to excellent outdoor environments.
• Professional development and opportunities to collaborate with other schools.

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 Melissa Armishaw on 01495 270269 or email: WaunfawrPrimary@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.

Further information on the school can be found at www.waunfawrprimaryschool.co.uk and our latest Estyn report Waunfawr Primary School - Estyn

Tours to the school are warmly welcomed to candidates who are successful at shortlisting.

If you would like to request a tour of the school once shortlisted, please contact our school office on 01495 270269.

Closing Date: 19th December

Lesson observations and interviews week beginning 5th January 2026

To receive an application form please either send a stamped addressed envelope to the school; alternatively ring the school to request an emailed copy of the form or via ETEACH if required.

This advert is in English only because there are no Welsh language requirements.