Class Teacher

Homelands Primary School, Torquay, Devon, TQ1 4NT

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 January 2026

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, part time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 2 terms (possibility that the post may become permanent at the end of the year)
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

▪ An inspirational and reflective practitioner who is passionate about children’s learning,

▪ Committed to pupils achieving outstanding progress and attainment,

▪ A creative thinker who can provide rich opportunities for our children,

▪ Eager to develop their own teaching and share their excellent practice across the school,

▪ An enthusiastic individual who has the ability to inspire and motivate pupils to reach their own learning goals.

What the school offers its staff

▪ A happy, welcoming and caring school,

▪ Children who are well-behaved, enthusiastic and eager to learn,

▪ A supportive and hard-working team, who want the best for our children,

▪ A fantastic, well-resourced learning environment,

▪ Commitment to your continued professional development,

▪ An opportunity to make a real difference

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

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Class teacher Job Description.pdf - 90.5 KB (opens in new tab)

KS2 Class Teacher job advert.pdf - 79.1 KB (opens in new tab)

KS2 Class Teacher Person Specification.pdf - 75.4 KB (opens in new tab)

About Homelands Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 207 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Homelands Primary School website
• Email address: cchappell@homelandstorbay.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/homelands-primary-school

Welcome to Homelands Primary School. Our school values of friendship, respect, independence, curiosity and empowerment enable the growth and development of each child so they can believe, belong and be proud of themselves, each other and our wider community.

Arranging a visit to Homelands Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cchappell@homelandstorbay.org.

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