Teacher of Mathematics

The Governors of Aberdare Community School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, innovative and dynamic teacher to join our large dedicated team within the Mathematics Department. We are looking for an outstanding practitioner who can demonstrate very high standards in their own delivery and be committed to raising standards and achievement across the department. The successful candidate will • Be an outstanding class teacher with excellent class management skills • Ensure that every child matters and that every child succeeds within the subject area • Be able to work in a team effectively The school opened in the summer of 2015 and is part of the 21st Century school building programme. Our facilities include a modern teaching environment with state of the art computer and technology facilities, including a Lecture Theatre. The school is attached to the Sobell Leisure Centre which offers extensive opportunities for pupils, including an all-weather playing facility and newly opened athletics stadium. Our Mission statement is “Work Hard, Dream Big, Reach for the Stars” Aberdare Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. CV’s are not accepted as a valid application. THE CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS IS 9.00 AM ON MONDAY 19TH OCTOBER 2026. INTERVIEWS ARE LIKELY TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY 22ND OCTOBER 2026. PROTECTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS AT RISK IS A CORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SCHOOL AND COUNCIL. IN ADDITION TO THIS SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITY, THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT FOR THE ROLE WILL ALSO BE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE CHECK. The Council and School values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network. An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted, individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently if you do not hear from us within one week of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position at the school.