Community Teacher

The T.E.A.M.@Severn work with learners who are unable to access school due to health and exceptional circumstances. The team work across the City in community settings and council buildings. The team works in close partnership with learners, families, schools, EOTAS providers, other professionals within the LA, the Health Service and other statutory and voluntary agencies in Cardiff. The purpose of the service is to provide a tailored engaging education for our children and young people short term, as they transition into full time education, training or employment.

Teachers and Skills and Support officers work in collaboration to provide the best possible outcomes for our children and young people.

The teacher will join a team that is innovative in its approach, planning and delivering bespoke lessons. The role of the teacher is to provide tailored and engaging lessons in line with the EOTAS curriculum which challenge and motivate the learners and enable them to progress.

The successful candidate will need to have a non-judgemental approach, demonstrating empathy and understanding as they will be working one to one and with groups of children, young people and their families who may be experiencing challenge and trauma.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more detailed information.

The ideal candidate will be an outstanding educator who motivates all students to achieve their full potential through exceptional learning experiences. Maintaining high standards for both themselves and their students, they can foster an inspiring and dynamic learning environment. Possessing a strong understanding of the curriculum they are dedicated to re‑engaging learners and facilitating rapid progress after periods of disrupted learning.

They are knowledgeable about Additional Learning Needs and their implications for teaching and learning. Also the effects of trauma on learners. Their diverse skill set enables them to effectively support learners aged 5 to 19 years.

The ability to teach art, science, design and technology or other similar subjects at GCSE level would be advantageous.

A comprehensive understanding of safeguarding is essential.

The ability to travel across Cardiff throughout the day is essential. The ability to drive a minibus is desirable.

If you wish to have an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jayne Davies on

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

This post has a requirement for registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).

Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Child & Adult Workforce Barred List check.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well‑being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection.

This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

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We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website :

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Job Category Education - Professional / Support

Department Education & Lifelong Learning

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent