10 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2026

  • Closing date

    7 November 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    27 October 2025

Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share): 1.0 FTE

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Main Teachers' Pay Scale - M1 - M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Class Teacher to join our incredible team who can nurture and inspire our children, foster a love of learning, and make a profound difference to their lives. We are immensely proud of our School Trust – we live our vision by working collectively as a family of schools with a shared responsibility for all children. By working as a Hub (alongside Gulworthy Academy, Lifton Community Academy and Lamerton C of E Academy) and as part of the wider School Trust, we empower each other to deliver an exceptional curriculum offer that is fully rooted in our Christian values.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a wider team of teachers not just in the West Devon Hub, but across the wider Trust who develop practice and share expertise for the benefit of all children. Whether you’re just starting out as an Early Career Teacher or bring years of classroom experience, we would love to hear from you! We value the diversity of skills and perspectives that every teacher brings and are committed to supporting a healthy life balance for all our colleagues.

What the school offers its staff

Situated in the picturesque village of Buckland Monachorum, on the edge of Dartmoor, St Andrew’s takes the fullest advantage of our fantastic outdoor space. The local environment is very much part of the daily curriculum where a wealth of natural resources makes learning exciting and awe-inspiring for all children. Our aim is to foster a love of learning in our children by developing and building on their creativity and curiosity.

As a village school there is a real sense of community; we value the incredible relationships we have with our families and aim to ensure that all our children experience a rich and engaging curriculum that is that are grounded in our Christian values. Our vision is:

‘Learning together what is good and right’

At St Andrew’s, we believe that education is about more than lessons in a classroom - it’s about sparking curiosity, building confidence, and giving every child the best possible start in life and flourish in all they do.

What we can offer you:

  • Make a real difference – every day you’ll have the chance to make a profound difference to children’s lives.
  • Be part of something bigger – you will be part of a values-led School Trust where we collaborate, innovate, and succeed together.
  • We invest in you – our People Strategy ensures you’re nurtured, supported, and given opportunities to develop so you can provide the very best for our children.
  • Grow your expertise – access to our high-quality professional development, career pathways, and bespoke CPD; we’re committed to your personal and professional growth.
  • A genuine commitment to life balance – we prioritise colleague wellness and actively support a healthy, sustainable approach to work.
  • Comprehensive wellbeing support – access to a confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme whenever you need it.
  • Flexibility that fits life – our family-friendly policies help you balance work with what matters most.
  • Perks and savings – from Cycle to Work and Tech schemes, to lifestyle discounts and benefits.
  • A pension you can count on – generous Teachers Pension Scheme.


Flexible working opportunities

We’re happy to explore flexible working arrangements and discuss what that might look like for you.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About St Andrew's Church of England Academy

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
158 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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School website
St Andrew's Church of England Academy website
Email address
people@lapsw.org
Phone number
01626 248800
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Arranging a visit to St Andrew's Church of England Academy

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