Class Teacher
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £33,371 to £51,942 per month |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2026 |
| Location: | Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil County |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | TC044-1726 |
Summary
Dowlais Primary School
Headteacher: Mrs J Estebanez
PERMANENT CLASS TEACHER
Start date - September 2026
The Governing Body of this happy, successful school seek to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic and innovative teacher with excellent classroom management and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate should:
● Be passionate about education and have the commitment and drive to lead a curriculum area which enables all children to succeed in their learning.
● Have an excellent working knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and an understanding of “A Curriculum for Wales – A curriculum for Life.”
● Be an excellent classroom practitioner who inspires and encourages children to reach their full potential through high quality learning experiences.
● Have the ability to motivate, challenge and support others.
● Demonstrate excellent communication skills to work effectively in partnership with staff, parents, governors and the local community.
● Have an excellent knowledge and understanding of skills development and pedagogy.
● Have the ability to use ICT effectively to deliver high quality teaching and learning.
● Have the ability to develop bilingualism (Welsh as a second language).
● Have experience of assessment for learning strategies.
● Have a commitment to professional learning.
● Be able to contribute to the school’s extra-curricular activities.
● Have high expectations of achievement and a commitment to raising standards.
● Be adaptable, resourceful and innovative.
At Dowlais Primary School we are committed to high quality professional development and can offer friendly and enthusiastic learners who will challenge your thinking. We are a happy, welcoming and hard-working community of staff, parents, governors and pupils who are enthusiastic about a quality educational experience.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 12th May 2026
Shortlisting will take place on: Wednesday 13th May 2026
Lesson observations will take place: Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th May 2026
Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 20th May 2026
Successful shortlisted candidates will be asked plan and deliver a lesson prior to being invited for interview. For further information please contact Judith Estebanez on 01685 351808 or email Judith.Estebanez@merthyr.gov.uk
You will be required to provide evidence of all qualifications specified as essential.
If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000 and are to be returned no later than Tuesday 12th May to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN. Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk
Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.
All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both. Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.
We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from all groups and backgrounds to apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. We are strongly committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace and ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, disability, sex, race, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy and maternity.
Headteacher: Mrs J Estebanez
PERMANENT CLASS TEACHER
Start date - September 2026
The Governing Body of this happy, successful school seek to appoint an ambitious, enthusiastic and innovative teacher with excellent classroom management and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate should:
● Be passionate about education and have the commitment and drive to lead a curriculum area which enables all children to succeed in their learning.
● Have an excellent working knowledge of the Primary Curriculum and an understanding of “A Curriculum for Wales – A curriculum for Life.”
● Be an excellent classroom practitioner who inspires and encourages children to reach their full potential through high quality learning experiences.
● Have the ability to motivate, challenge and support others.
● Demonstrate excellent communication skills to work effectively in partnership with staff, parents, governors and the local community.
● Have an excellent knowledge and understanding of skills development and pedagogy.
● Have the ability to use ICT effectively to deliver high quality teaching and learning.
● Have the ability to develop bilingualism (Welsh as a second language).
● Have experience of assessment for learning strategies.
● Have a commitment to professional learning.
● Be able to contribute to the school’s extra-curricular activities.
● Have high expectations of achievement and a commitment to raising standards.
● Be adaptable, resourceful and innovative.
At Dowlais Primary School we are committed to high quality professional development and can offer friendly and enthusiastic learners who will challenge your thinking. We are a happy, welcoming and hard-working community of staff, parents, governors and pupils who are enthusiastic about a quality educational experience.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 12th May 2026
Shortlisting will take place on: Wednesday 13th May 2026
Lesson observations will take place: Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th May 2026
Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 20th May 2026
Successful shortlisted candidates will be asked plan and deliver a lesson prior to being invited for interview. For further information please contact Judith Estebanez on 01685 351808 or email Judith.Estebanez@merthyr.gov.uk
You will be required to provide evidence of all qualifications specified as essential.
If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000 and are to be returned no later than Tuesday 12th May to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN. Email: Human.ResourcesAdmin@merthyr.gov.uk
Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.
All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both. Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.
We value diversity in our workforce and consider ourselves to be an Employer of Choice, committed to promoting and integrating equality of opportunity into all aspects of our work. We welcome applications from everyone and encourage applicants from all groups and backgrounds to apply and join us at Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. We are strongly committed to eradicating discrimination in the workplace and ensure that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, disability, sex, race, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, religion or belief, gender identity and expression, and pregnancy and maternity.