Reception Class Teacher Pembrokeshire
Job description
Cleddau Reach VC Primary School is a forward-thinking and successful school, primarily serving the communities of Llangwm, Burton and Rosemarket. The school is situated within the village of Llangwm. The school site is a modern facility which provides a well-resourced environment for learning. It is a happy, thriving community with delightful pupils and a dedicated and skilled team of staff. We are a UNCRC Rights' Respecting School and pupil voice is a strong feature of the school, with pupil bodies such as our School Council and Criw Cymraeg meeting regularly. The school also works in close partnership with the Haverfordwest Cluster of schools as well as Partneriaeth.
Our school vision is ‘Believe, Achieve, Inspire’ which represents the learning journey each of our pupils undertakes.
The governing body is seeking to appoint a teacher to work full-time in our Reception class, with the possibility of a TLR3 payment to lead our Phase 1 team (Nursery & Reception) and sit on the Senior Leadership Team. This will be dependent on expertise and experience. Candidates should indicate in their application if they are intending to put themselves forward for the additional TLR role.
We would welcome secondment applications from practitioners currently working within a Pembrokeshire school; permission to apply would need to be granted by their Head Teacher in advance. We would also welcome applications from external candidates.
Visits to the school for a tour and to meet with the Head Teacher are also welcomed and can be arranged by contacting us on 01437 899419 or emailing [email protected].
The successful candidate will:
- Be passionate, lead by example and have high expectations of pupils
- Show a dedication to promoting equity and an inclusive ethos to secure the highest possible standards for all pupils
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and energy
- Display a passion for children's learning
- Enjoy the challenges and successes that school life brings
- Be an excellent classroom practitioner who engages with each child
We can offer you:
- Delightful children who are visible learners
- Supportive governors, parents, and strong links to the community
- A fabulous working environment with first class facilities and resources
- A strong, hardworking team of staff to work along side
- A leadership team with a commitment to your professional development
This is a full time, maternity cover fixed term post until Easter 2024 or sooner should the post holder return to work sooner.
Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.
This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of the Council.
This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.
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Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2022.
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.
