Teacher of Welsh (Ysgol Maesydderwen)

Educators Wales; Ystradgynlais; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking school in Ystradgynlais is seeking a Teacher of Welsh to join their committed Languages Department. This permanent role involves teaching Welsh, planning curriculum, and supporting learner outcomes. The ideal candidate will have strong motivational skills and a commitment to high standards in education. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to the development of the new Curriculum for Wales in a supportive environment, with enthusiastic learners.

Benefits

Outstanding support and development

State of the art technology

Inclusive ethos ensuring all learners progress

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher of Welsh.
• Confident in planning an appropriate and challenging curriculum.
• Committed to high standards for learners and themselves.

Responsibilities

• Teach Welsh and contribute to curriculum planning.
• Support learner outcomes and extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Qualified teacher of Welsh

Ability to demonstrate that learners can achieve success

Consistently teaches very good/excellent lessons

Confident in planning curriculum

Motivates and engages learners

Commitment to high standards

Willing to contribute to extra-curricular activities

Job description

Teacher of Welsh (Ysgol Maesydderwen)

Salary: MPS

An exciting opportunity to join the Languages Department and make a contribution to the next stage of improvement of a forward thinking school & department. Ysgol Maesydderwen is situated in beautiful south Powys, the catchment area of which includes part of the Brecon Beacons National Park and the Waterfall Country. Ideally situated in the small town of Ystradgynlais, the school is within easy reach of Cardiff, Swansea and South-West Wales.

The Governors are looking to appoint a Teacher of Welsh to join our highly committed Languages Department. The successful candidate will become a member of a department that supports the Learning Leader to raise outcomes in Welsh for all of our learners. The role is a permanent position.

Responsibilities

(Responsibilities are implied in the description and include teaching, curriculum planning and supporting learner outcomes.)

Requirements

• Qualified teacher of Welsh.
• Demonstrates an attitude that learners can achieve great success.
• Consistently teaches very good/excellent lessons for learners.
• Confident in planning an appropriate and challenging curriculum.
• Committed to high standards for learners and themselves.
• Has the skills to motivate and engage learners.
• Has a relentless aspiration to enrich the lives and learning experiences of the learners at Ysgol Maesydderwen.
• Prepared to contribute to the extra-curricular life of the school.

Benefits

• Enthusiastic, confident and friendly learners.
• A fantastic building with a stunning teaching environment and state of the art technology.
• Outstanding support and development tailored to you, wherever you are in your career.
• An exciting opportunity to be at the heart of the development of key Areas of Learning and Experience in the new Curriculum for Wales at Ysgol Maesydderwen.
• An opportunity to join a highly supportive team.
• A school with an inclusive ethos to ensure all learners make progress in all activities and experiences.

The school has recently had an Estyn Inspection and as a result we were placed in Special Measures. We are now working hard to address the recommendations.

Closing date for this post is midday on Tuesday 25 November 2025.

To apply for the role please download the application form and return to Emma Hopkins via [e-mail].

Enhanced DBS Check is required.