About the role

St Padarn’s RC Primary School is one which offers the successful candidate enormous potential.  Our new teacher will be inspirational within the classroom with a strong, clear vision and understanding of education and values in a Catholic school.  The post presents an opportunity to join a team in a happy and thriving environment.  We are blessed with good parish links, happy and enthusiastic staff, wonderful children, and tremendous resources. We are looking for a person who can provide outstanding teaching and learning opportunities for the pupils and build on the achievements of the school.

St Padarn’s is a Catholic Primary School in the heart of Aberystwyth, and we are looking for a teacher who will:

• be part of our distinctive Catholic ethos, helping to support and deliver the moral values that are the foundation of our learning community,
• be creative and able to inspire learning,
• be inclusive and support equity of opportunity for all learners,
• have high expectations and aspirations for our pupils,
• enjoy working as part of a committed team.

St Padarn’s RC Primary School welcomes applications from Catholics, but candidates of all faiths or no faith are welcome to apply. The successful candidate will teach the school’s chosen Diocesan approved RE scheme ‘To see me more clearly’ and the ‘Life to the Full’ and ‘Fertile Heart’ RSE programmes and begin to introduce the prayer and liturgy programme ‘To love you more dearly’. Experience of teaching these programmes will be very beneficial.

Experience of teaching in Key Stage 2 is essential, and the successful candidate will be expected to have a firm working knowledge of the Curriculum for Wales. The successful candidate will be expected to lead an Area of Learning and Experience (AoLE) – Maths or Science -throughout the school, lead on a school initiative and contribute to whole school improvement. It would be advantageous for the candidate to have the necessary skills to confidently use incidental Welsh with adults and children and be able to teach Welsh as a second language. It would also be advantageous to have strong IT skills and a secure knowledge of the DCF framework. The ability to work as a team member is vital and the successful candidate must possess good interpersonal skills. The ability to contribute to extra-curricular activities would be an advantage.

Terms of post: The post is fixed term until 31.03.27

To arrange an informal conversation or a visit please contact Mrs E. Brophy (Head teacher): 07929188 930 or email prif@st-padarnsrcp.ceredigion.sch.uk

Shortlisting: Thursday 9th July

Interviews: Monday 13th July or Tuesday 14th July

Interview Task: Plan a 30-minute session for a class of 30 pupils who are in Years 2/3/4 based on the theme of the World Cup. There will also be a 30-minute formal interview.

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.