Careers at Rhyl
We believe that Rhyl is an inspirational place to work and forge a career, whether as Teaching, Support or Administration staff. We have strong links with our community and continually work to maintain and improve our high standards.
Here are a few comments from staff and parents at the school:
“I think your office staff are always so helpful and friendly which is so nice! I am so pleased I applied to Rhyl, it’s a fantastic school.” – Parent comment
“Coffee mornings and other workshops for parents to attend and participate in also help parents to keep up to date with the school.” – Parent comment
“The Head Teacher and the senior leadership team have a clear vision and direction for the school. All of the staff are aware of the expectations. As a result we have very high morale which makes Rhyl a very pleasant and happy school to work in.” – Staff comment
“We create exceptional learning opportunities for our children through a creative curriculum.” – Staff comment
Working at Rhyl
We offer:
- A friendly and supportive team which champions children’s well-being
- A very well resourced and attractive environment with fantastic and well behaved children
- A strong ethos of high expectations and challenge for all learners
- A varied and enriched creative curriculum with particular emphasis on outdoor learning, music and the arts
- Excellent professional development and career enhancement opportunities
- Skilled teaching assistant support in each class
- Excellent induction and a support programme for all teachers new to the school
- Excellent transport links
Our staff say:
“Rhyl Primary is a very diverse school. You get to work with a range of children from different walks of life. It’s great as it makes teaching more fun and enjoyable”
“Rhyl Primary is different from other schools I have worked at as its main focus is the children as a whole and ensuring we promote their love for learning. This is great as it gives us the freedom to be as creative as we want to be”
“Working at Rhyl is great. It’s a place that facilitates people’s gifts and talents. If you want to set up a project or run a club then as long as you’re willing to put in the time you will be followed by an army of supporters “
“It’s a school I found it really easy to settle into, as all of the staff here are very friendly and extremely supportive”
“Rhyl is honestly like no other school”
Current Vacancies
Vacancies for Teaching Assistants to support SEND
To start 3 June 2024
Fixed Term Contract to 31 August 2025
30 hours per week, term time only
Scale 3 (£29,973 – £30,136 pro rata)
We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals who would like to join our friendly team. You will play an important role in raising the achievement of our children. Candidates should be well-motivated and have a calm manner.
Rhyl is a friendly and very supportive school with a high number of children who have complex SEND and we are very proud of our excellent reputation for Inclusion. Our success is due to the hard work and commitment of all of our staff team and we provide training and professional development opportunities to enable support staff to fulfil their role to a very high standard.
The successful candidates will have had experience of working with pupils with language and communication needs and experience of using strategies to support autism or communication and language needs. The role will require candidates to provide 1:1 and small group support for children with complex and medical needs in our school.
The recruitment pack and application form are downloadable below.
The school is part of a partnership with 4 other schools and there may be opportunities for successful candidates to work in different partnership schools. This will be discussed at interview.
If you would like to speak to us about the posts, please telephone the school office.
The closing date is 3 May 2024 at 12pm and interviews will be held in on 9 May 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration form which will be provided by the school.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified by telephone.
Vacancy for Specialist SEND Teacher
Fixed Term Post to August 2026
For September or sooner if available
MPS/UPS (Inner London) Not suitable for ECTs
Part Time Considered (minimum 3 days per week)
We are looking for an exceptional and experienced teacher to further develop our provision for those with SEND and complex needs.
Rhyl is a forward thinking, inclusive and very successful community school where staff and children thrive and are valued within a safe and highly stimulating school environment. Our children are truly exceptional and keen to learn.
Rhyl has a strong reputation for excellence in Inclusion and we are looking for a teacher to work alongside our SENDCo and with our staff in our in-school provision as well in class alongside staff working with children with the most complex needs. The successful candidate will have significant experience of working with children who have a range of Special Educational Needs and will have worked across the EYFS and primary age range.
We would love to speak to you and tell you more about our school and the position or to arrange a visit. Please contact the Executive Head Teacher on 07803 210390 for an informal chat about the role.
A full recruitment pack can be downloaded below.
Closing Date: Thursday 2 May at 12pm
Interviews: Wednesday 8 May 2024
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by telephone. No agencies please.
Vacancy for Class Teacher EYFS or KS1
To start: September 2024
MPS/UPS Inner London
TLR may be available for outstanding candidates
We are looking for an exceptional teacher to join our forward thinking, highly inclusive and outstanding school from September 2024. A subject leadership TLR may be available for outstanding candidates.
Rhyl is a school where staff and children thrive and are valued within a safe and highly stimulating school environment. Our children are truly exceptional and keen to learn. We have a creative and highly engaging curriculum with many awards for excellence in the arts, music, outdoor learning, sport and an exemplary school teaching garden.
We are looking for an ambitious and highly motivated teacher who has a genuine commitment to innovative education and has a passion for teaching.
We are looking for someone who:
- Is an excellent and ambitious classroom practitioner who has good knowledge and understanding of how children learn
- Values partnerships with parents and the wider community
- Is committed to the highest standards of achievement and behaviour
- Has vision, energy and enthusiasm for making learning exciting and the drive and energy to make a difference to children’s lives
If this sounds like the job for you then please contact us to find out more
A full recruitment pack can be downloaded below. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. For further information, an application pack and to arrange a visit please telephone the Grafton Road office on 020 7485 1947.
Closing Date: Thursday 2 May at 12pm
Interviews: Wednesday 8 May 2024
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by telephone. No agencies please.
SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER
44 weeks per year, 35 hours per week (8am-4pm)
Salary: PO5 £48,922 – £51,047 pro-rata
Required to start June 2024 or earlier if available
We are looking for an excellent and dynamic Business Manger to join our senior team. Rhyl is a happy, inclusive and outstanding school across two sites in Kentish Town and we need someone with the enthusiasm, energy and passion to support our future school development.
This is a strategic position and the successful candidate will be experienced and skilled and someone who can provide vision and leadership in all aspects of school business operation across the extended school provision.
You will:
- Have good interpersonal and leadership skills
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills
- Be highly organised, reliable and able to use time management skills effectively
- Have high expectations
- Be approachable and friendly
- Possess self-motivation and initiative to work as part of a team as well as individually
- Have excellent numeracy and literacy skills
- Have the qualification for School Business Management or a willingness to undertake the training
The successful candidate will have confidence and experience in strategic planning at a senior level; school administration and management; finance; budget planning and implementation; procurement; human resources; facilities management; governance and the ability to head varied teams of support staff in a school environment. Above all, you will be flexible and well organised and able to manage time efficiently.
If you think this might be the job for you, please come and visit us. Please contact Llŷr Carvana, the Executive Head Teacher’s Executive Assistant at llyr@rhylprim.camden.sch.uk to make an appointment. An application pack with all information can be downloaded below along with an application form.
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by telephone.
Closing date for applications: Monday 22 April 2024
Interviews: WB 29 April 2024
No agencies please
Rhyl Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with KCSIE 2023 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and the search is purely about a candidate’s suitability to work with children. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.