Teacher - Portfield SchoolCouncil

Come and Change Lives at Portfield School, Pembrokeshire

We Are Recruiting One Permanent Experienced ALN Teachers (start date to be negotiated  – depending on notice period required).

Main Scale – UPS and ALN allowance.

Are you an outstanding Special needs Teacher looking for a new challenge, a fresh start, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference every single day?

At Portfield School, we are seeking three exceptional, experienced ALN Teachers to join our dedicated and ambitious team. This is more than a teaching job – it's an opportunity to be part of something truly special.

Why Choose Portfield School?

A Stunning New School Building.

Work in our state-of-the-art facilities, designed to provide the very best learning environment for both pupils and staff.

Amazing Pupils and Families.

Our children are inspiring, resilient and full of potential.

You'll work alongside supportive families and a passionate team committed to helping every learner thrive.

Live and Work in Beautiful Pembrokeshire - Imagine finishing work and heading to some of the UK's most breathtaking beaches, coastal walks and countryside. Pembrokeshire offers an outstanding quality of life and a wonderful place to call home.

We are offering an attractive relocation package of up to £8,000 for a successful candidate moving to join our team.

Start date to be negotiated.

We Are Looking For Teachers Who:

• Have experience working with children with additional learning needs/SEND
• Are passionate about inclusive education
• Have high expectations and a commitment to helping every child achieve their potential
• Are creative, resilient and enthusiastic
• Want to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking school community.

What We Offer

• Permanent teaching positions
• Exceptional professional learning and career development opportunities
• A supportive leadership team
• Outstanding facilities and resources
• A warm, welcoming and caring school community
• The chance to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and their families.

Could This Be Your Next Adventure?

If you are an experienced ALN Teacher looking for a rewarding career and an incredible lifestyle opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Come and discover why Portfield School is such a special place to work. Pembrokeshire, West Wales £8,000 Relocation Package Available

Apply now and help us create extraordinary futures for extraordinary young people.

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Employee Benefits

Our employee benefits are designed to help invest in your future and are in addition to living and working in Pembrokeshire, one of the most beautiful and desirable counties in the UK.

The Visit Pembrokeshire website https://www.visitpembrokeshire.com/ is an excellent source of information, and showcases the wide variety of activities, amenities and adventures that await you.

Please refer to the job description above for more details on this vacancy and the person specification.

Employment Checks

This post is subject to a DBS disclosure check.

Where it is appropriate for your role and responsibility, the personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.

Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Please note that at this point, Pembrokeshire County Council is not accepting applicants who require a Skilled Worker visa as a prerequisite to a right to work in the UK. Applicants should ensure they have the right to work in the UK before applying for a vacancy.

Guidance Note: Use of AI and Accuracy of Information:

• We understand that applicants may choose to use tools such as generative AI to support the preparation of their application. While the use of such tools is permitted, it remains the applicant’s full responsibility to ensure that all information submitted is factually accurate, truthful, and representative of their own skills, experiences and qualifications.
• Providing information that is false, misleading, or exaggerated, regardless of whether it was generated by AI or not, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process or dismissal if discovered after appointment.
• By submitting this application, you confirm that all content provided is accurate and submitted in good faith.

The Supported Employment Programme is a group of local authority based enterprises that employs over 75 people with a disability or work limiting health condition, please visit the link below for further information: Pembrokeshire Supported Employment Programme - Pembrokeshire County Council

Safeguarding
 
Safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk is a high priority for Pembrokeshire County Council. We aim to support vulnerable children and adults at risk to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. We are committed to ensuring their safety and will take action to safeguard their well-being. The Council’s Corporate Safeguarding Policy provides a framework for every member of staff and Service within the Council, setting out responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk as well as the methods by which the Council will be assured that it is fulfilling its duties.

This policy applies to all Council employees and workforce, councillors, volunteers and also service providers that are commissioned by the Council. Safeguarding is everyone's business whether they work for, or on behalf of, the Council.

Support & Additional Info

  

• Please contact the HR Systems Team as early as possible if you're unable to apply online by emailing [email protected].
• Please contact the Recruitment Team if you have any queries relating to this vacancy by emailing [email protected].
• 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 desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

Position type: Open Ended