Teacher of Welsh (up to KS5) with Head of Department responsibilities

DescriptionSupporting documentsEmployerLocationDate posted: Friday, 9th October 2026

Closing Date: Friday, 6th November 2026 at 12 noon

Start date: Monday, 25th January 2027

Contract type: Full-Time

Contract term: Fixed-Term (maternity cover: 25/1/27 - 19/1/28)

Salary: In line with Main Teaching Pay Scale (up to M6)

The Role

St John’s College is a leading independent school for girls and boys aged 3 to 18. With approximately 450 pupils, the College is also proud to be the Choir School to Cardiff Metropolitan Cathedral.

We are seeking a dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic Teacher of Welsh with Head of Department responsibilities to join us on a fixed-term basis from January 2027 to cover a period of maternity leave.

The successful candidate will join a thriving department within a strong and stable Languages Faculty, with the opportunity to inspire pupils across the key stages, develop their Welsh language skills and help maintain the department’s excellent academic standards and results.

The role will include responsibility for the teaching of GCSE and A Level Core Welsh (Cymraeg Craidd), the newly rebranded Welsh Second Language qualifications, along with the current A Level Welsh Second Language specification. As the current Head of Department teaches the R16 (Year 11) and A Level classes, we are particularly keen to hear from candidates with experience of preparing pupils for both GCSE and A Level examinations. The successful candidate will also need to be able to prepare pupils for, and deliver lessons towards, the new Level 2 Additional Core Welsh qualification, being offered by WJEC for the first time this academic year, also for the WJEC GCSE Core Cymraeg Unit 2 Non-Examination Assessment (NEA) which takes place from 23rd to 26th February 2027.

Alongside their teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will provide effective leadership and management of the department throughout the maternity cover, ensuring continuity in the delivery of the curriculum and the smooth running of departmental activities.

The Welsh team comprises a full-time Head of Department and two colleagues who support Welsh teaching across R12–R15 (Years 7–10), alongside their main roles in other subject faculties. The successful candidate will also be responsible for overseeing Welsh provision across the Nursery and Infant Departments, through to R11 (Year 6). Together, the team is committed to helping every pupil achieve their full potential, ensuring they are well prepared for internal and external examinations, further and higher education, and the world of work.

St John’s College, Cardiff, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all faiths who wish to contribute to our school community and are willing to support the College’s Catholic ethos.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please submit your application through the eteach online platform using the ‘Fast Apply’ option. Alternatively, you may request an application form in Word format (or another suitable accessible format) and/or submit supporting documentation directly to Mark Edwards, HR Officer.

The closing date is Friday, 6th November 2026 at 12 noon; the College reserves the right to consider the merit of early applications.

APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO UNDERGO CHILD PROTECTION SCREENING APPROPRIATE TO THE POST INCLUDING CHECKS WITH PAST EMPLOYERS AND THE DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE.

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Safeguarding Statement

At St John’s College, we are committed to Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of all children. Our Child Safeguarding Policy applies to all adults, including volunteers, working in or on behalf of the School. Candidates should be aware that all posts in our School involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding children and young people.

Please visit our website to read and familiarise yourself with our full Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

Please refer to our Safeguarding Statement on the job advert for more details.