Class Teacher

St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6PG

29 days remaining to apply

Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
1 May 2026 at 10am
Date listed
2 April 2026

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £34,823.00 Annually (FTE)

Class Teacher job summary

We are seeking to appoint a teacher to cover maternity from September 2026 who is passionate about delivering high quality education and having children’s wellbeing at the heart of everything they do. St Sidwell’s is a vibrant school looking for someone who can develop strong positive relationships that inspire children to be the best they can be academically, personally and socially.

You should have experience of working with children in a primary school setting and be highly motivated and passionate about supporting and enabling children. If you are an inspirational and dynamic practitioner who demonstrates excellent practice, with high standards and who values and nurtures all children we would love you to join our successful and hardworking team.

Please contact the school on 01392 255551 if you would like to request a tour of the school.

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.