Job profile

Penyrenglyn Community Primary School

Baglan Street

Treherbert

Rhondda Cynon Taf

CF42 5AW

01443 772433    

Headteacher: Mrs M Hutchings

Teacher

Salary: Teachers Salary

Post Start Date: 1^st September 2025

The pupils, staff and Governors of Penyrenglyn 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 Ambition’.

Penyrenglyn Community Primary School is a happy and successful Primary School with a caring ethos situated in the community of Treherbert. The school currently has 191 pupils on roll with 7 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 well-behaved, proud of their achievements and play an important role in the development of our school;
• A modern school environment with excellent facilities;
• 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 12 Pedagogical Principles;
• 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 Penyrenglyn 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 D Sarsby, our School Clerk. All visits will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday 14^th May 2025.

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.

We have a new recruitment website and you will need to create a new account to apply for this position.

Should you require further information about the post, please contact, Headteacher, Mrs M Hutchings, on 01443 772433    

The closing date for applications is Thursday 15^th May 2025 at 12.00 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.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted, individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.