Job profile

Hendreforgan Community Primary School

Gilfach Goch

Rhondda Cynon Taf

CF39 8UH

01443 672394 

Headteacher: Mr A Pugsley

Temporary Teacher (Progression Step 2)

(2 term contract, initially)

Salary: Teachers Payscale

Hours: 32.5 Hours per week

Start Date: 1^st September 2025

The pupils, staff and Governors of Hendreforgan Community Primary School are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and caring teacher, who can join our effective school team.

We want to employ an outstanding professional with a strong dedication to working as part of our team and promoting our school motto – ‘Inspiring and nurturing a positive future for all’.

Hendreforgan Community Primary School is a happy and successful Primary School with a caring ethos situated in the community of Gilfach Goch. The school currently has 232 pupils on roll with 8 classes.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming, friendly, caring school with an ethos based on mutual respect and equal opportunities for all;
• A supportive, collaborative staff and leadership team, with a strong commitment to maintaining high standards and excellence of opportunity, across the whole curriculum;
• The opportunity to play a vital role in the strategic direction and development of our school;
• A commitment to high quality professional learning;
• Friendly and independent children who are proud of their achievements and play an important role in the development of our school;
• A spacious school environment, both indoors and outdoors;
• A supportive community, including a well-informed and committed Governing Body.

We would like to find someone who:

• Has a comprehensive understanding of the Curriculum for Wales framework and the understanding of how to meet the needs of all learners;
• Is an outstanding and passionate classroom practitioner who believes in the potential of all children with strong behaviour management skills;
• Is committed to raising standards of attainment and support positive wellbeing for everyone in our school community;
• Is passionate about education and has the commitment and drive to develop teaching and learning, which enables children to be motivated and successful in their learning;
• Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills to work with the Hendreforgan team;
• Is able to meet the challenges of school life with enthusiasm, positivity and efficiency and will be fully supportive of and involved in the life of the school including extracurricular activities;
• Can take on projects, drive them forward and see them through to a successful conclusion;
• Will demonstrate a strong commitment to ensuring the best outcomes for learners of all dispositions and backgrounds, ensuring equity for all.

If you wish to visit the school before applying for the post, please liaise with Mrs C Harris, our School Clerk on 01443 672394. All visits will take place on the afternoon of Monday 16^th June.

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.

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

Should you require further information about the post, please contact, Headteacher, Mr A Pugsley, on 01443 672394   

The closing date for applications is Thursday 19^th June 2025 at Midnight.

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.

The 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.