Teacher

Teacher

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 27 May 2026


• Salary: £33,731 to £51,942 per year


• Hours: Full time


• Closing date: 10 June 2026


• Location: Pengam, Blackwood


• Remote working: On-site only


• Company: Caerphilly County Borough Council


• Job type: Permanent


• Job reference: REQ0010937

Summary

We are recruiting a Teacher at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Working hours: 32.50

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Pengam Primary School

We pay an attractive salary of £33,731 - £51,942 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

We are seeking an inspiring and skilled Foundation Phase teacher to join the team with expertise and passion. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent classroom practice, a deep understanding of child development and the ability to create a nurturing, ambitious learning environment both indoors and outdoors. They will champion high standards and work collaboratively with our team to drive improvement. With strong communication skills and a commitment to every child's success, they will ensure high quality teaching and learning across the phase. They will have a good understanding of the ALN Code for Wales and experience in shaping high quality, personalised provision.

For the role, we ask that you have:

• Knowledge of 'A Curriculum for Wales' and its implications on teaching and learning.


• Ability to create a challenging and effective learning environment and have effective pupil management skills.


• The ability to be resilient under pressure and remain positive and enthusiastic.

We have excellent benefits including the Teacher Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list.

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Mrs Sue Witchell, Headteacher on or email pengamprimary@sch.caerphilly.gov.uk

Application forms are available from the ETEACH website.

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We are seeking an inspiring and skilled Foundation Phase teacher to join the team with expertise and passion. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent classroom practice, a deep understanding of child development and the ability to create a nurturing, ambitious learning environment both indoors and outdoors. They will champion high standards and work collaboratively with our team to drive improvement. With strong communication skills and a commitment to every child's success, they will ensure high quality teaching and learning across the phase. They will have a good understanding of the ALN Code for Wales and experience in shaping high quality, personalised provision., Knowledge of 'A Curriculum for Wales' and its implications on teaching and learning.
Ability to create a challenging and effective learning environment and have effective pupil management skills.
The ability to be resilient under pressure and remain positive and enthusiastic., Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to .

We have excellent benefits including the Teacher Pension Scheme and staff discount schemes.