Teacher - Portfield School, Y Porth Site, Preseli

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Wales is seeking a dedicated Teacher to join Portfield School, focusing on KS3/4 pupils with severe learning difficulties. Candidates must possess strong Welsh language skills and a sound knowledge of child development. The role offers an exciting opportunity to support students with diverse needs in a supportive environment. NQT applicants are welcome.

Benefits

SEN 1 Allowance of £2838.00

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Primary & Secondary phases required.
• Knowledge of accreditation qualifications is advantageous.
• Previous experience teaching KS3/4 is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Teach KS3/4 pupils with severe learning difficulties.
• Support students with autism and sensory impairments.
• Prepare and teach lessons in accordance with school policies.

Skills

Welsh language proficiency

Child development knowledge

Ability to teach early reading

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

Teacher - Portfield School, Y Porth Site, Preseli

Salary: Pay Scale Within: £33,731 - £51,942

WELSH LANGUAGE IS ESSENTIAL

Mainscale teacher for Portfield Satellite Centre (Y Porth) Ysgol Y Preseli

Portfield School Satellite caters for pupils with a range of severe and complex learning difficulties, autistic spectrum disorders and sensory impairments. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher to teach KS3/4 pupils with severe learning difficulties. A knowledge of child development is essential with the ability to teach the early stages of reading, writing and mathematical development.

The ability to teach through the medium of Welsh is essential.

Teachers would be required to have a knowledge of Primary & Secondary phases. A knowledge of accreditation qualifications would be advantageous.

All candidates are encouraged to visit Portfield School/Y Porth and will be expected to teach a group of KS3 or KS4 pupils.

NQT's are welcome to apply.

The ability to converse in Welsh is Essential.

Teaching staff at Portfield receive an additional SEN 1 Allowance of £2838.00.

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• Local Government Employees on National Joint Council (NJC) terms are subject to national pay bargaining; all salaries currently stated in our adverts are as 01/04/2025.
• Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; therefore prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the person specification and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Welsh language skills are essential. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.