Job profile

Ysgol Ty Coch

Lansdale Dr,

Tonteg,

Pontypridd

CF38 1PG

Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Hours: 19 ½ Per Week (0.6 FTE)

Salary: Teachers Pay Scale + ALN Allowance (£2585)

Start Date: 1st September 2025 & 1st October 2025

NOR: 244

Ysgol Ty Coch is special school that puts its learners at the centre of all it does. The school is located in Tonteg, 7 miles north of Cardiff and 4 miles south of Pontypridd. The Governing Body of Ysgol Ty Coch are seeking to appoint highly motivated, innovative, and progressive Teachers to support the school and pupils through our improvement journey. Applications are invited from teachers who are committed and hardworking teachers from ALN or mainstream schools. A background of ALN experience is advantageous but not essential.

We are proud of our values; Respect Communicate & Enjoy and work every day to ensure the person centred, nurturing and friendly environment we have created fosters and supports our community to ensure achievement for all. Staff within our school demonstrate passion and commitment, through strong teamwork and effectiveness, which results in excellent outcomes and positive and enjoyable experiences which improve the quality of life for all of our pupils and stakeholders. 

We are looking for Teachers who:

• Are consistently a good or excellent teacher.
• Are dedicated to continuous professional learning, excellence in education and self-reflection.
• Are committed to ensuring that pupils with ALN receive the very best educational experiences and achieve their targets and outcomes.
• Are able to effectively collaborate with other staff members, parents and stakeholders and have excellent interpersonal, management and collaboration skills.
• Are able to inspire, motivate, and empower children, parents, and staff using outstanding digital and communication skills.
• Have high standards and expectations of all pupils and ensure every child reaches their full potential both academically and emotionally.
• Are committed to further developing and building on existing partnerships with our families and the wider community.
• Have a strong commitment to working in partnership with staff, governors, parents, and the wider community to maximise opportunities for all pupils.

We can offer:

• A highly professional, talented, innovative, and happy staff team who are committed to progression and change to further the development of the school.
• A professional, supportive, and committed leadership team who are dedicated to effective self-evaluation and collaborative working to achieve the very best outcomes for all our pupils.
• An outstanding professional learning offer, designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of the entire staff team which aims to ensure that all our pupils reach their full potential.

The closing date for this post is 5th June 2025 at midnight.

If you are currently employed by Rhondda Cynon Taff Council, please apply for the position through your employee self-service account and not via the link below. If you have any issues accessing your Employee Self-Service account, please contact iTrent admin team on 01443 680760 or itrentadmin@rctcbc.gov.uk

Application forms, and further details, including a job description and person specification for the role may be obtained via the Schools Recruitment website using the link: https://ce0576li.webitrent.com/ce0576li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC105GF.open?WVID=2482495vvA   Please note to apply for this position you are required to complete the online application form on the Schools Recruitment Website. If you do not complete the online application, you will not be considered as having applied for the post.

Should you require further information about the post, please contact Mr Simon Wilson, Headteacher, on 01443 203471.

PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL.  IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK.

Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.