Athro/ Athrawes, Teacher, Coed Y Dderwen Primary School

Job description

Coed-Y-Dderwen Community Primary School, Merthyr Tydfil
TEACHER with TLR2

Teaching & Learning Lead (Focus on Mathematics Development)

Salary: Teachers Mainscale + TLR 2
TLR 2a (£3,590 per annum)

Closing Date: Monday 2nd November 2026
Shortlisting: Friday 6th November 202
Interview Date: Friday 13th November 2026

Start Date: ASAP

Lesson observations will take place at your own school between shortlisting and interview dates.
Coed-Y-Dderwen Community School is an inclusive and forward-thinking learning community where staff work collaboratively to ensure that all pupils achieve their potential and enjoy their learning. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic teacher to take on the role of Teaching and Learning Lead.

The successful candidate will play a central role in leading high-quality teaching and learning across the school. They will work closely with staff to refine and strengthen classroom practice, ensuring consistency and excellence in pedagogy. This is an exciting opportunity for a reflective and skilled practitioner who is passionate about supporting colleagues and improving outcomes for all learners.

Main Purpose of the Role

To lead, manage and develop the quality of teaching and learning across the school, ensuring that pupils experience consistently high-quality provision that enables them to make strong progress and to become ambitious, capable learners. Current focus upon Mathematics Development.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support developments in teaching and learning across the school to ensure high standards of classroom practice, particularly in Mathematics Development.

Model effective teaching strategies that reflect the principles of the Curriculum for Wales and promote independent, purposeful learning.

Work with colleagues to develop pedagogy that inspires pupils and builds on their individual strengths and needs.

Support staff through coaching, mentoring and professional dialogue to enhance classroom practice.

Contribute to the school's professional learning programme, sharing best practice and promoting a reflective learning culture.

Use a range of evidence, including observation, pupil work and learner voice, to evaluate and improve teaching quality.

Promote consistently high expectations and ensure that all learners are challenged appropriately.

Support the development of assessment for learning strategies that help pupils to understand how to improve their work.

For further information please contact Headteacher Craig Lynch on 01685 351805 or email [email protected].

You will be required to provide evidence of all qualifications specified as essential.

If you do not have access to the internet, application forms can be obtained by telephoning 01685 725000 and are to be returned no later than Monday 2nd November 2026 to HR Administration, Civic Centre, Castle Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AN.

Email: [email protected]

Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.

Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council is committed to protecting and safeguarding the most vulnerable people in our community. Rigorous pre-employment checks are undertaken for all appointments as part of our recruitment and selection process.

All employees are required to comply with their individual and organisational responsibilities under the Data Protection Act, the Information Security Policy and relevant supporting operational policies. Any matters of a confidential nature must not be disclosed or passed to any unauthorised persons or third party under any circumstance either during or after employment except in the proper course of your employment or as required by law, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council or both. Any breach of confidentiality may lead to disciplinary action.