Primary/Yr8 Class Teacher (Temporary 2 Terms)

Brynteg School; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary school in Bridgend is seeking a Primary/Yr8 Class Teacher for a temporary position. The successful candidate will be responsible for a small class of Year 8 pupils, focusing on their literacy and numeracy skills using a unique curriculum approach. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and a passion for teaching. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to impact young students positively. Start date is February 23rd, 2026, with applications required by January 19th, 2026.

Benefits

Child protection training provided

Commitment to professional development

Qualifications

• Proven primary teaching experience with a focus on Year 8 students.
• Strong commitment to developing pupils’ literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to collaborate with pupils' families.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small class of Year 8 pupils in a unique curriculum.
• Develop a thematic approach to learning across various subjects.
• Participate in creating a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Passion for learning

Use of digital technology

Ability to support pastoral care

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

* Primary/Yr8 Class Teacher (Temporary 2 Terms)# Primary/Yr8 Class Teacher (Temporary 2 Terms)EmployerLocation: Bridgend, BridgendContract Type: TemporaryHours: Full TimeContract Length: 2 TermsSalary: MPS/TemporaryPosted: 17th December 2025Start Date: 23rd February 2026Expires: 19th January 2026 09:00 AMContract Type: TemporaryStart Date: 23rd February 2026Job ID: 1526638Job Reference: Pri26Start Date: 23rd February 2026* Contract Type :Temporary* Contract Length: 2 Terms* Job ID: 1526638* Share :We are looking for a dynamic and ambitious primary teacher, who can bring a wealth of experience and ideas from primary school to a small group of identified Year 8 pupils in our unique Dyfodol curriculum provision (see recruitment pack: introduction to Dyfodol Provision, p.4-5).The successful candidate will lead the Year 8 Dyfodol class (15 pupils), offering pupils a full-time provision with access to secondary learning and teaching experiences, using the many outstanding features from the primary education model. If successful, you will participate in developing pupils’ literacy and numeracy skills and employ a thematic approach to learning across all Areas of Learning Experience. Pupils in the Dyfodol provision are taught together for the majority of the time as a discrete group, but they do have access to many areas of specialist provision which are important features of our secondary curriculum (eg. Science and Technology practical lessons, Health and Wellbeing lessons, etc). Whilst initially pupils access this provision on a full-time basis, pupils have the opportunity to increasingly access learning outside this provision, reflecting their strengths and interests.We see this as an incredibly exciting opportunity for a primary trained teacher to contribute to this unique approach to learning in a secondary school.If you are someone who:Is interested in joining a school where we are always looking to develop to suit the needs of all pupilshas high standards for all and is able to communicate these to pupils in a supportive and caring mannerhas a passion for learning and teaching, including the use digital technologyhas a strong commitment to the wider pastoral role and wish to make a significant, positive impact on young people’s lovessees the role of a teacher as being a partnership between school and home then we would like to hear from you.A Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Check at Enhanced level will be required for this post.Closing Date: Monday January 19th 2026 – 9amStart Date: February 23rd 2026### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Brynteg Comprehensive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff have child protection training provided by the local Bridgend Borough on a three year cycleWe welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.We hold the prestigeous CPD MARK which reflects our commitment to CPD of all our staff.### Brynteg ComprehensivePart of### Bridgend LA