Class Teacher

Rowde CofE Academy, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 2ND

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  3 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS (£32,916 - £51,048)

Class Teacher job summary

Rowde Church of England Primary Academy is looking for a dedicated and inspiring Class Teacher to join its dedicated team on a full-time basis, starting September 2026. This is a wonderful opportunity for an ECT or an experienced teacher looking to join a thriving school which is committed to the academic progress and emotional wellbeing of each individual child. QTS is essential for the role.

We are a welcoming and caring school, educating children between the ages of 4 and 11 years. Located in the charming village of Rowde, Wiltshire, we have close links with the local parish (who are actively involved in school life) and wider community. Our staff are committed to helping children develop into happy young people with enquiring minds, a spirit of curiosity, love and respect for themselves, others and the environment. Everything we do in school is rooted in our Christian vision and associated values: Respect, Optimism, Wisdom, Determination, Enthusiasm and Love. We are part of the Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education, and were rated ‘Good’ in all areas during our recent Ofsted inspection.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is committed to becoming a truly excellent teacher;
  
• Can teach a broad range of engaging and effective lessons that motivate, inspire and improve student attainment;
  
• Can plan and deliver lessons and sequences of lessons to the highest standard that ensure real learning takes place and students make superior progress;
  
• Is able to raise attainment and challenge students to achieve their best;
  
• Has a commitment to extra-curricular activities;
  
• Is aware of current initiatives in primary education;
  
• Is an effective team member who can contribute positively to the work in our school and our curriculum;
  
• Is creative and energetic with a good sense of humour;
  
• Is able to forge good relationships with students and staff;
  
• Is able to work hard and remain calm under pressure;
  
• A desire to work within the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) structure.
  

We can offer the successful candidate:

• An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
  
• A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
  
• Opportunities for training and progression;
  
• The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
  
• A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.
  

For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on: 01380-723991.

Closing Date: Wednesday 3rd June 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date: Monday 8th June 2026

Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.

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.

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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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Rowde CofE Academy

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 112 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rowde CofE Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rowde-cofe-academy

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