12 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2024

  • Closing date

    16 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    22 April 2024

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours per week

Contract type

Fixed term - 31/08/2025

Pay scale

MPS 1-7 depending on experience (£30,000.00 - £41,333.00)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Join our team at Sherwell Valley Primary School: Shaping futures in Torbay.

Are you passionate about delivering high quality education? Do you believe in the unlimited potential of every child and aspire to inspire a lifelong love of learning? If your heart beats for education and you're ready to be part of a supportive and dynamic team, Sherwell Valley Primary School in Torquay offers the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for:

A Resilient Educator: You are steadfast in your belief in every child's potential, undeterred by challenges, and committed to fostering a positive learning environment.

An Aspirational Educator: You have a natural ability to inspire and cultivate a love of learning, making every lesson engaging and impactful.

A Team Player: You are ready to collaborate, share your insights, and work closely with our dedicated team of educators to continuously enhance our school's learning environment.

Why Sherwell Valley Primary School?

A Supportive Community: At Sherwell Valley, we pride ourselves on our supportive culture. You will be a valued member of our team, where your contributions are recognized and celebrated.

Collaborative Teaching Teams: You will work within a year group team, supported by experienced and confident phase leaders, fostering a collaborative and enriching working environment.

Opportunities for Growth: We believe in the growth of our staff as much as our students. With wide opportunities for professional development, you’ll find room to expand your skills and knowledge in a nurturing environment.

A Vibrant Learning Environment: Our school is a lively, engaging, and positive place for both students and teachers. We strive to make our school the best imaginable, where creativity, innovation, and dedication are at the heart of all we do.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you an amazing place to work and some great benefits, including:

  • Competitive pay and opportunities to develop your skills.
  • Teachers’ pension scheme.
  • Eden Red/My Lifestyles - our benefits scheme which provides a range of great savings and perks for staff.
  • On-site parking and well equipped school workplace.
  • Opportunities to access quality CPD, to ensure professional success and personal satisfaction.
  • A team of dedicated staff who are passionate about supporting teaching and learning to provide the best start to all children’s education and wellbeing that attend our school.
  • A culture of trust which is fair, developmental, and supportive of staff and pupils.
  • A strong and achievable school vision and values that are imbedded in our school.
  • Supportive team.
  • Leadership experience.

Further details about the role

If you would like more information please visit our website: https://www.sherwell-valley-primary.torbay.sch.uk/page/?title=Join+our+Team&pid=25 or call 01803 613296.

Commitment to safeguarding

This post falls into the category of Regulated Activity. Sherwell Valley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@svps1.com

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About Sherwell Valley Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
681 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Phone number
01803 613296

Sherwell Valley is a very large and vibrant place where children enjoy learning and teachers love to teach them. We are a happy school that prides itself on providing outstanding learning opportunities for all of our children. We believe strongly that children learn best when they are nurtured and supported in being the most confident that they can be.

Arranging a visit to Sherwell Valley Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@svps1.com.

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