Working at Oldcastle

Letter from the Headteacher

Welcome to Oldcastle Primary School! We are delighted that you are considering joining our vibrant and dedicated team. 

At Oldcastle Primary School, we strive to Inspire, Motivate, and Educate every pupil, ensuring that they reach their full potential in a supportive and nurturing environment. Our vision and values are at the heart of everything we do, guiding our commitment to high standards of teaching and learning.

We are more than just a school; we are a community committed to fostering a love of learning and empowering every child to reach their full potential. Our vision is to create a nurturing, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. 

Estyn has recognised Oldcastle Primary School as an inclusive, welcoming, and happy learning environment, with pupils’ well-being at its heart. The caring nature of the staff and the respect with which pupils treat each other, staff and visitors are strong features of the school. The report also spotlights the school’s excellent work to support families and the wider community, which is a vital part of the school ethos. Oldcastle School is more than just learning.

The Estyn report praised Oldcastle Primary School's commitment to pupil well-being, noting that the caring nature of the staff and the respect with which pupils treat each other, staff, and visitors are strong features of the school. Pupils enjoy attending school and take great pride in being part of the school community. Oldcastle Primary is recognised for developing pupils' confidence, self-esteem, and positive attitudes towards their education. Overall, the school’s curriculum provides pupils with beneficial opportunities to learn.

We are proud of our achievements and continually seek passionate and innovative educators to join us in our journey of excellence. 

Oldcastle Primary are seeking candidates who share our values and are committed to providing the best possible education for our children. If you are a dedicated and enthusiastic educator who is passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

We encourage you to explore our website and learn more about our school. We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to the Oldcastle Primary School.

Kind regards

Ceri Littlewood

Headteacher 

Current Vacancies

We currently have the following vacancies:

• Teacher with TLR 2 Closing Date 26th November 2025

For more information and to apply please follow the link above or look at the Job Vacancies section on the www.bridgend.gov.uk website.

All vacancies will be advertised via www.bridgend.gov.uk. Please follow this link and click on 'Job Vacancies' and complete the online application process.

Protecting childrem, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all Council employees.  Criminal records check by the Discloure and Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.