Vacancy Details

Description

MPS/UPS

To start as soon as possible

Temporary contract until March 31st 2025

The Latecomers Service supports the authority's Welsh-medium schools to develop the confidence and language skills of learners who transfer to Welsh-medium education. We support children by offering an intensive Welsh language immersion and outreach service in schools.

We are looking for an energetic and enthusiastic teacher to join the team. The successful candidate will play a key role in planning and leading the development of the provision for dippers in the transition period between the primary and secondary phase:. The successful candidate will:

 - be creative and confident and fully committed to the development of Welsh-medium education.

-  be responsible for developing an innovative and progressive immersion programme, which will use the pedagogy and philosophy of the Curriculum for Wales within the context of the scheme's themes.

- ensure that all learners, whatever their ability or background, are happy and successful in their learning.

- place the welfare and safety of our children above all else.

– plan and prepare stimulating and creative experiences carefully and in detail.

- display a positive attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team using innovative working methods.

- communicate clearly and confidently with excellent Welsh skills.

- be aware of immersion techniques and effective immersion pedagogy. 

For further details or an informal chat about the role, please contact Eleri Vaughan Roberts, Latecomers Support Service Team Manager

Email: trochi@wrexham.gov.uk 

An Enhanced DBS & EWC registration is required for this position. 

Wrexham Council welcomes applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age. 

The Council is committed to developing its bilingual workforce and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their ability to work in Welsh and English. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than an application submitted in English.