START DATE: 1ST SEPTEMBER 2025

We are a passionate and dedicated school community with big ideas and ambitious plans for the future. Inclusion and wellbeing are at the centre of everything we do. If would like to be a part of our journey, we would love to hear from you. The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, innovative and inspirational teacher of children with additional learning needs who is an outstanding practitioner committed to developing teaching and learning of the highest quality.
Whilst we encourage applicants who can confidently teach across the 3-11 range, it is currently expected that this post will be located in Reception within Phase 1.

The successful candidate will be able to;

• Have demonstrable success in delivering a highly effective education for all learners in the Early Years phase of a Primary School
• Provide clear, inspirational ideas for raising educational standards
• Have the vision for further development to achieve a consistently high performance
• Is passionate about innovating to maximise opportunities for the teaching and learning of children with additional learning needs
• Possesses excellent communication and personal skills
• Have the skills and knowledge to embrace curriculum innovation and sharing of excellent practice
• Have the ability to promote effective teamwork
• Promote values that maintain a disciplined, orderly school with a caring ethos
• Have the ability to build on the very good links that have been established with our families, the wider community, local employers and neighbouring schools
• Confidently lead in an AOLE or key role across the school $ú particularly physical skills, outdoor learning or expressive arts
• Be proactive about your passion for professional learning and enquiry
• Understand that our success depends upon mutual respect and collaboration with the whole school community

In return Governors will support the successful candidate in all aspects of school life to ensure continued practice of effective learning and development throughout the school and its community.
For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Keri Smith by email Keri.Smith@torfaen.gov.uk or by telephone on 01633 624170.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post requires registration with the EWC - Education Workforce Council.

Please refer the Job description for details