Job Title: KS2 Class Teacher (Welsh Medium)
Type: Contract / Long-term / Supply (depending on availability)
Location: Cardiff
Start date: Summer Term, with potential for extension
Hours: Full-time (part-time considered)
Pay: Paid to scale (MPS/UPS, dependent on experience)
Are you an enthusiastic KS2 Teacher who is passionate about inspiring young learners and helping them reach their full potential? Do you believe in fostering curiosity, creativity, and confidence through engaging and high-quality primary education?
Elementa Support Services is working in partnership with a welcoming and forward-thinking Welsh-medium primary school in Cardiff to recruit a committed Key Stage 2 Class Teacher for a summer term start. This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils in a nurturing learning environment where the Welsh language, culture, and values are central to school life.
Fluent Welsh language skills are essential, as all teaching and communication within the school is delivered through Welsh.
As a KS2 Class Teacher, you will:
Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the Curriculum for Wales
Teach a broad and balanced curriculum across Key Stage 2
Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
Support pupils’ academic progress, wellbeing, and personal development
Assess, monitor, and report on pupil progress effectively
Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive behaviour at all times
Contribute to whole-school activities and the wider school community
To be considered, candidates must have:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
Fluent Welsh language skills (spoken and written)
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply (Elementa can assist)
Experience teaching within primary education, ideally within KS2 (including placements)
Strong classroom management and effective teaching practice
Desirable:
Previous experience working in a Welsh-medium primary school
A reflective and adaptable teaching approach
Experience supporting pupils with additional learning needs (ALN)
All applications will be managed by Elementa Support Services as the recruitment partner for this client. Elementa is committed to safeguarding children in all processes, and all successful applicants will undergo a full pre-screen to assess their suitability for the role.
Any appointment will be subject to:
A successful interview process
Satisfactory references
Safeguarding & Prevent training
Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration in the appropriate categories
Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless subscribed to the Update Service)
Successful completion of a 12-week / 60 paid day employment trial period
Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu
PAYE contract – unless requested otherwise, providing full employment protections
Training & Support – free or heavily discounted training including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive
Dedicated candidate manager providing regular welfare contact and ongoing support
Fair pay policy – paid to scale; any variation agreed in writing prior to placement
Additional staff support services – access to partner services including tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more
Not currently based within the UK
Requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
Without UK primary school teaching experience
Without fluency in Welsh
