Class Teacher

St Rumon's Church of England Infants School, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 9EA

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st February 2027

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,351.00 Annually (Actual)

Class Teacher job summary

St Rumon’s CE Infant School

Place of work: St Rumon’s CE Infant School, Tavistock

Post: Classroom Teacher

Job term: Fixed Term maternity cover

Appointment type: Full time

Salary: MPS 1-6

Start Date: 1stFebruary 2027

Deadline: 12pm on Friday 16th October 2026

Interview Date: Friday 23rd October 2026

Are you a passionate teacher who believes in creating a stimulating, enabling, learning environment? Looking for a fresh challenge? Want to be part of an ambitious school with a supportive team in a fantastic location? If this sounds like you, make the move to St Rumon’s CE Infant School. We are seeking a new staff member within our KS1 team where high-quality provision for all is at the heart of what we do.

St Rumon’s is a well-regarded school situated in Tavistock. We are a popular school because of the high expectations and because our school values underpin all that we do. Our core value is love and we aim to show that in everything that we do in our school: in our lives as teachers; in our relationships with the children and their families; and in our determination to provide the best learning and pastoral experiences for all of our children. The Tavistock Church Schools Federation (St Peters Junior & St Rumon’s Infants) are part of the St Christopher’s Trust - a family of 21 Church and Community Schools spanning three local authorities and providing a rich network of collaboration.

We are looking for a rigorous practitioner with a creative flare and zest to bring learning to life for all our pupils. You will be experienced and skillful in challenging each pupil, whatever their starting point, using your strong pedagogical practice and philosophy, which underpins your approach to teaching. You will be used to working in positive and proactive ways, as well as collaborating with others, to drive high expectations, supporting the overall school improvement.

In joining St Rumon’s, you will be part of a friendly and welcoming staff team and a supportive community. You will have the opportunity to develop your teaching and leadership skills in an environment that has a strong focus on CPD whatever career stage you are at. As a Church of England school, you will be happy to support the Anglican ethos through our school values.

We welcome applications from NQT’s as well as more experiences colleagues.

If you are interested in applying for this role and would like a tour of the school please call the school on 01822 612085.

Please visit the below link for information on how to apply:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies

Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for this post.

Please visit the below website for our Trust policies and our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy:

https://www.stchristophersmat.org/key-information/item/10/trust-policies

Our commitment to EDI

We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.

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 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 St Rumon's Church of England Infants School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 73 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Rumon's Church of England Infants School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-rumon-s-church-of-england-vc-infants-school

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