Teacher of French (Maternity) - Ysgol Dyffryn Taf

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About the vacancy
Vacancy ID:
2438

Organisation:
Schools

Number of vacancies:
1

Contract type:
Temporary/Secondment - Full Time

Contract end date:
31 December 2026

Location:
Whitland

Grade:
School Teachers

Salary:
£32,731 - £51,942 (MPR2 - UPR3)

If part time, the full time salary quoted (which is based on full time equivalent) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
Hourly Rate :
£24.72 - £30.04

Contract Hours
32 hours and 30 minutes

Come and join our team

Ysgol Dyffryn Taf is looking to appoint a flexible, enthusiastic and innovative teacher of French, to join our dedicated team of professionals. Our French department is very successful, with large numbers of pupils opting to study the subject at GCSE level, many of whom achieve excellent outcomes. This is an opportunity to join the school at an exciting time in its development. As we continue to embed the Curriculum for Wales and prepare for changes to GCSE and post-16 courses, we are looking for a dedicated teacher who wishes to join a dynamic department and has the ability and vision to lead pupils to positive outcomes. As a school, we are committed to developing our approaches to the New Curriculum, demonstrating a commitment to developing positive learning environments for all of our pupils.

We are very much a community school and we place a great emphasis on positive, productive and respectful relationships between pupils and staff. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic department within a warm and welcoming school on an exciting journey of innovation and improvement.

Our success is reflected in our pupils' achievements, with pupils' positive attitudes to learning which is reflected in our many successes. Stemming from our school vision of 'Gallwn, gofalwn/We can, we care', we work hard to promote an ethos of mutual respect and encourage all our pupils to aspire to be the best versions of themselves. Learning, achievement and celebrating everyone's unique capacity to contribute positively is at the heart of everything we do.

We welcome applications from all levels of experience. Applicants should have an open mind, creativity, good subject knowledge and a passion for teaching. They should also be committed to achieving excellence and be ready to support the school's vision. In return, we are committed to ensuring all our teachers are supported in their ongoing professional learning and development through collaborative training and a strong team ethos.

For an informal discussion please contact 01994 242100

Job Description:
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DBS level:
An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk

Welsh language level - verbal
Level 1 - You will need a basic knowledge of Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level..

Closing Date:
03/11/2025, 08:00

The Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. P lease Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: [email protected] or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.

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