• Type: Contract / Long-term / Supply (depending on availability)
• Location: Rhondda Cynon Taff & surrounding areas
• Start date: ASAP
• Hours: Full-time (part-time considered)
• Pay: Paid to scale (MPS/UPS, dependent on experience)
Are you a passionate Welsh Teacher who believes in the power of language education to inspire learners, strengthen cultural identity, and develop students’ communication skills?
Elementa Support Services is working in partnership with supportive and forward-thinking secondary schools to recruit enthusiastic and knowledgeable Teachers of Welsh who can deliver engaging, interactive lessons across the curriculum. This role offers the opportunity to inspire young people to develop fluency, confidence, and appreciation of the Welsh language while fostering a positive, inclusive learning environment.
About the Role
As a Teacher of Welsh, you will:
• Plan and deliver engaging Welsh lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Develop learners’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in Welsh
• Create a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
• Assess, monitor, and report on student progress effectively
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive behaviour at all times
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the wider school community
What We’re Looking For
To be considered, candidates must have:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply (Elementa can assist)
• Experience teaching Welsh at secondary level (including placements)
• Strong classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills
Desirable:
• Experience across KS3 and KS4
• A reflective and adaptable teaching approach
• Creativity in lesson planning and use of Welsh language resources
Recruitment & Safeguarding Information
All applications will be managed by Elementa Support Services as the recruitment partner for this client. Elementa is committed to the safeguarding of children in all of their processes and all successful applicants will have 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
ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT
• 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
This Role Is Not Suitable For Applicants:
• Not currently based within the UK
• Requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
• Without relevant Welsh teaching experience
Interested?
Click Apply Now or contact us via phone or email for more information.
Please apply with your full, up-to-date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to
Salary description
£172.00 - £238.00 per day