Job Description

Salary

Pay Scale Within: 33,731 - 51,942

Contractual hours

32.5

Basis

Fixed Term

Job category/type

Education

Job reference

REQAA6783

Reception Teacher - Gelliswick VC School

MSC/UPS; full time, fixed term to 31/08/2026.

Gelliswick Primary School is seeking a full-time teacher to join our vibrant school. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated, enthusiastic and reflective practitioner, who has a strong commitment to get better at teaching. You will join us at a time of exciting development at Gelliswick, as we bring to life our vision of a diverse and inclusive learning community that values everyone, provides hope, and contributes together to make every child's future better than they thought possible.

Gelliswick is a friendly and welcoming school, committed to excellent care for our pupils and high-quality professional development for our staff. You will have the immediate benefits of joining a committed, collaborative, and dedicated staff team, working in state-of-the-art premises opened in January 2018. The school has around 458 pupils, including 25 pupils with complex needs, who attend the learning resource centre in a well-resourced learning environment.

The school is looking to appoint a forward thinking and innovative practitioner who is passionate about the changes in education taking place currently within Wales and would like the opportunity to translate these ideas into practice. The Governing Body is seeking an inspirational individual to work within the Early Years setting, leading a team of support staff.

We are looking for someone who meets the person specification in the job description and who:

Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a proven track record


Is passionate and knowledgeable about children's learning and development, and applies that knowledge in the classroom to secure the best progress possible for all learners Has a detailed knowledge and understanding of pedagogy and is engaged with the four purposes and learning experiences that are central to current curriculum reform.


Will model and possess the skills and experience to manage a small team.


Please contact Leanne Prevel, head teacher, on 01646 692894 if you would like to discuss the vacancy or visit the school.

Applications closes Thursday 13th November 2025

Shortlisting w/c 17th November 2025

Interview process - w/c 24th November 2025

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

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Support & Additional Info

Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing hrsystemsteam@pembrokeshire.gov.uk. Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing Recruit@pembrokeshire.gov.uk. Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025. Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are desirable.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.