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Job details Job reference REQ0010222 Date posted 05/06/2025 Application closing date 19/06/2025 Location Pontllanfraith Salary TM02 -UPS3 32,433 -49,944 Package Full Time, Fixed Term Contractual hours 32.5 Basis Full time Job category/type Schools - Teaching Attachments
Teacher - Bryn Primary Job description
Bryn Primary School - Teacher
Fixed Term until 31st August 2026
Start date 01st September 2025 (pending safer recruitment checks)
Bryn Primary's school motto is Aspire, Believe, Challenge.
Bryn Primary school is situated in the community of Pontllanfraith near Blackwood. The school has excellent community links and benefits from a very supportive PTA and Governing Body. The school has extensive green space within its grounds and is a positive, supportive and inclusive environment. The Estyn Inspection Report 2022 states that: "Pupils at the school show kindness towards others. They work and play together supportively and considerately. They engage with staff well and influence their own learning valuably. Leaders prioritise the wellbeing of pupils and of staff".
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 school with high aspirations and a genuine opportunity to make a difference
• A strong commitment to professional development
• An opportunity to help shape the future of teaching and learning
• A dedicated and supportive team of professional staff and governors

Closing date: Thursday 19th June 2025
Shortlisting date: Tuesday 24th June 2025
Lesson Observations: Tuesday 1st July 2025
Interview Panel: Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Application forms available from the ETEACH website or the school.
Completed application forms should be returned via ETEACH or to Jodi Khan, Headteacher, at 'brynprimary@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk'.
To view the and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.
After reading the and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Jodi Khan, Headteacher on 01495 225690.
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.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014 all Learning Support staff in schools, (which includes the post referred to herein), must be registered with the Education Workforce Council for Wales (EWC) from 1 April 2016.
Your employment will be subject to satisfactory documentary evidence of registration, and continuing registration, as a Learning Support Assistant with the EWC.
Information on how to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) can be found on the following website 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.
This vacancy has been processed in English only because there are no Welsh language requirements.
Job title Teacher - Bryn Primary Job reference REQ0010222 Date posted 05/06/2025 Application closing date 19/06/2025 Location Pontllanfraith Salary TM02 -UPS3 32,433 -49,944 Package Full Time, Fixed Term Contractual hours 32.5 Basis Full time Job category/type Schools - Teaching Attachments Job description
Bryn Primary School - Teacher
Fixed Term until 31st August 2026
Start date 01st September 2025 (pending safer recruitment checks)
Bryn Primary's school motto is Aspire, Believe, Challenge.
Bryn Primary school is situated in the community of Pontllanfraith near Blackwood. The school has excellent community links and benefits from a very supportive PTA and Governing Body. The school has extensive green space within its grounds and is a positive, supportive and inclusive environment. The Estyn Inspection Report 2022 states that: "Pupils at the school show kindness towards others. They work and play together supportively and considerately. They engage with staff well and influence their own learning valuably. Leaders prioritise the wellbeing of pupils and of staff".
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 school with high aspirations and a genuine opportunity to make a difference
• A strong commitment to professional development
• An opportunity to help shape the future of teaching and learning
• A dedicated and supportive team of professional staff and governors

Closing date: Thursday 19th June 2025
Shortlisting date: Tuesday 24th June 2025
Lesson Observations: Tuesday 1st July 2025
Interview Panel: Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Application forms available from the ETEACH website or the school.
Completed application forms should be returned via ETEACH or to Jodi Khan, Headteacher, at 'brynprimary@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk'.
To view the and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.
After reading the and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Jodi Khan, Headteacher on 01495 225690.
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.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014 all Learning Support staff in schools, (which includes the post referred to herein), must be registered with the Education Workforce Council for Wales (EWC) from 1 April 2016.
Your employment will be subject to satisfactory documentary evidence of registration, and continuing registration, as a Learning Support Assistant with the EWC.
Information on how to register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) can be found on the following website 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.
This vacancy has been processed in English only because there are no Welsh language requirements.