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Class teacher

Willand School, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 2QL

This job expired on 23 February 2026 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  From March 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 February 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
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - From March 2026 to end of July 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We require someone to join our team to teach in Key Stage One Team (Year 2) From March 2026 until the end of the academic year, covering a maternity leave.

We need:

• An experienced,inspirational,dedicated and forward-thinking classroom practitioner

• passionate about developing high quality teaching and learning.

• able to assess, plan and deliver excellent lessons that ensure high levels of learning for all.

• able to close any prior gaps in learning, whilst helping students to make significant progress in new learning.

• committed to raising standards.

• creative,enthusiastic and committed to active learning

• good communication and organisational skills

You will:

• demonstrate excellent planning,communication and organisational skills.

• have experience of teaching in Key Stage 1

• be able to enthuse and motivate all students

• have incredibly high expectations

• be an excellent team player

• believe that all students are capable of success.

• have an excellent knowledge and experience of KS1 curriculum

• Read Write Inc experience is desirable

• ability to act on advice and openness to innovation and improving own practice.

• understanding of safeguarding issues and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• understanding of behaviour management techniques and of the relationship between teaching and behaviour

What the school offers its staff

We offer a dedicated and supportive staff team. The ability to work alongside experienced colleagues.

PPA can be taken at home.

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

Willand School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees are expected to undergo Disclosure and Barring and employment checks. Online checks may also be undertaken of shortlisted candidates.
A copy of the school’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policy can be found by following this link: Policies – Willand School

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Additional documents

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

Mat Leave Teacher Info pack Feb 2026.pdf - 950 KB (opens in new tab)

About Willand School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 390 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Willand School website
• Email address: ntottle@willand.devon.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/willand-school

We are a large village primary school with over 400 pupils aged 4 to 11 on roll, located a few miles north of Cullompton.
Our school site is modern, spacious and benefits from well-equipped classrooms; a hall used for PE, lunches and assemblies; two playgrounds; an environmental area; and a large level playing field.
Our team of dedicated and enthusiastic staff, who through their daily work demonstrate commitment to our school vision; ‘Learning for Life’. They offer a broad and balanced curriculum, offering a wide range of learning experiences both in and out of the classroom. We have high expectations and provide learning environments which are attractive, stimulating and fully demonstrate our commitment to providing the best we can for our pupils.
The staff seek to provide a safe, happy and caring atmosphere in which the children can enjoy their school life and develop into Successful Learners, Confident Individuals and Responsible Citizens who proudly go out into our local community.
We recognise the importance of each and every child, celebrating their unique talents and skills. We are honoured to be a part of their journey through life.

Arranging a visit to Willand School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ntottle@willand.devon.sch.uk.

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