Teacher - Coed y Brain

Class Teacher

Coed y Brain Primary School

Required from 1^st September 2025 – Fixed Term 1 year

Salary: Teachers Pay Scale

About Us:

Coed Y Brain Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive primary school located in the village of Llanbradach.  We are committed to providing high-quality education that inspires, challenges, and supports every child to reach their full potential. We are fortunate to already host two Specialist Resource Bases on behalf of Caerphilly Council for children with Speech and Language needs. These Resource bases are highly regarded by parents and professionals alike and sit within a very inclusive school communityOur school prides itself on its nurturing environment, strong community ethos, and unwavering dedication to excellence. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment for our staff to thrive and make a real difference in the lives of children.

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.

We can offer:

• A position within our successful school, which has a clear vision for its future and strategic plans for continued improvement and success.
• 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.

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 Chloe Wilson, Head Teacher on 02920 582513or email: coedybrainprimary@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk

Closing Date: Monday 5^th May 2025

Shortlisting: 8^th May 2025

Teacher lesson Observations: Week beginning 12^th May 2025

Interviews: Week beginning 19^th May 2025

Application forms can be downloaded directly from Eteach 

Completed forms should be returned to:

Mrs C Wilson – Headteacher

Coed y Brain Primary School

School Street

Llanbradach

CF83 3LD

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 obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.  If you are invited to interview, you will be asked to provide appropriate documents such as your full birth certificate/passport/work permit in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

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

This post is advertised in English only as it has been categorised as one where Welsh language skills are not necessary.