Teacher at Ceredigion PRU

Educators Wales; Aberaeron; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Aberaeron seeks a passionate individual to enhance educational outcomes for young people. Responsibilities include maintaining high teaching standards, coordinating support packages for students with Additional Learning Needs, and providing quality pastoral care. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and behavior management skills, a commitment to diversity, and fluency in Welsh. The role offers a supportive work environment with numerous benefits including a generous pension scheme and work-life balance.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Lifestyle savings scheme

Generous employer pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development

Qualifications

• Ability to relate well to vulnerable/challenging young people.
• Flexibility and problem-solving ability.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards in teaching and learning.
• Coordinate support packages for pupils with Additional Learning Needs.
• Provide quality pastoral care and foster an inclusive environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Behaviour management

Positive attitude towards diversity

Creativity in supporting vulnerable youth

Organisational skills

Education

Fluency in Welsh

Job description

Salary

Salary: 33,731 - 51,942 *

About the role

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people within our community. As part of our dedicated team, you will have the chance to enhance educational outcomes in a tailored and person-centered environment.

Day-to-day responsibilities include maintaining high standards in teaching and learning, coordinating support packages for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, and ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of all students. You'll also provide quality pastoral care, foster an inclusive and engaging environment, and lead in delivering an Area of Learning Experience aligned with the new Curriculum for Wales.

We’re seeking an individual with strong communication, negotiation, and behaviour management skills, as well as a positive and inclusive attitude towards diversity. You should be able to relate well to vulnerable/challenging young people, work effectively both independently and as part of a team, and demonstrate flexibility, problem-solving ability, and a commitment to ongoing learning and development.

Familiarity with relevant policies and procedures, creativity in supporting vulnerable youth, organisational skills, and professionalism in maintaining relationships are also essential qualities for this role.

While fluency in Welsh is required, applicants without this skill will receive full support to achieve proficiency on appointment.

What we offer

• Work-life balance
• Lifestyle savings scheme
• Generous employer pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Learning and development

Where you'll work

Schools and Culture

We offer appropriate challenge and support to our schools, to help them deliver first class education to all pupils, across the age and ability range. Our primary functions are as follows:

• School Improvement: Leadership; Support and Challenge, Teaching and Learning; Digital Literacy; Literacy and Numeracy; Welsh in Education
• Additional Learning Needs: Provision for pupils with Additional Learning Needs, Inclusion; Attendance; Educational Psychology
• Pupil Wellbeing: Counselling; Welfare; Anti-Bullying, Pupil Voice
• Education Governance: Data ; Governor Support, Policy support
• School Admissions:
• Culture: Music Service; Cered; Felinfach Theatre; Museum
• Infrastructure and Resources: Planning School Places; Modernisation and Twenty First Century Schools Programme; Buildings; Grants
• Catering: Day Centres; Primary Schools; Residential homes.
• Childcare Unit: Childcare Sufficiency Assessment; Childcare & Play Grant; Childcare Offer; Out of School (After School Clubs and Holiday Playschemes); Day Nursery, Cylch/Playgroup & Childminder business support and staff training

Aberaeron is a picture perfect harbour town and is one of Ceredigion's best loved holiday destinations with fashionable places to stay and eat.

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.