Teacher - Portfield School

Salary

Pay Scale Within: £33,731 - £51,942

32.5

Open Ended

SEN 1 - £2,838

Education

REQAA
7076

Portfield School is seeking to appoint dedicated teachers to join our team from September 2026. Portfield School caters for pupils with a range of severe and complex learning difficulties, autistic spectrum disorders and sensory impairments. All teachers at Portfield School are required to teach differentiated lessons to reflect the varying needs of the children in their classroom. It is essential that teachers would have knowledge of Progression Steps, Early Years and Curriculum for Wales.

It is desired that teachers have knowledge of the ALN Transformation Act. All candidates are encouraged to visit the school and will be expected to teach a group of pupils as part of the interview procedure. Short‑listed candidates will be notified of the details. NQT’s are welcome to apply. The ability to converse in Welsh is desirable. Teaching staff at Portfield receive an additional SEN 1 Allowance of £2,838.00.

Please contact Portfield School to be able to book a viewing slot on either Monday 23rd March 2026 am or Tuesday 24th March after 4pm.

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Welsh language skills are desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.