Class Teacher with SENDCo Responsibility

St Andrew's Church of England Academy, Yelverton, Devon, PL20 7NA

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Teachers' Pay Scale - M1 - M6
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an experienced Class Teacher to join our incredible team who can nurture and inspire our children, foster a love of learning, and make a profound difference to their lives. We are immensely proud of our School Trust – we live our vision by working collectively as a family of schools with a shared responsibility for all children. By working as a Hub (alongside Gulworthy Academy, Lifton Community Academy and Lamerton C of E Academy) and as part of the wider School Trust, we empower each other to deliver an exceptional curriculum offer that is fully rooted in our Christian values.

At St Andrew’s, we believe that education is about more than lessons in a classroom - it’s about sparking curiosity, building confidence, and giving every child the best possible start in life and flourish in all they do.

What the school offers its staff

Situated in the picturesque village of Buckland Monachorum, on the edge of Dartmoor, St Andrew’s takes the fullest advantage of our fantastic outdoor space. The local environment is very much part of the daily curriculum where a wealth of natural resources makes learning exciting and awe-inspiring for all children. Our aim is to foster a love of learning in our children by developing and building on their creativity and curiosity.

As a village school there is a real sense of community; we value the incredible relationships we have with our families and aim to ensure that all our children experience a rich and engaging curriculum that is that are grounded in our Christian values. Our vision is:

‘Learning together what is good and right’

What we can offer you:

• Make a real difference – every day you’ll have the chance to make a profound difference to children’s lives.
• Be part of something bigger – you will be part of a values-led School Trust where we collaborate, innovate, and succeed together.
• We invest in you – our People Strategy ensures you’re nurtured, supported, and given opportunities to develop so you can provide the very best for our children.
• Grow your expertise – access to our high-quality professional development, career pathways, and bespoke CPD; we’re committed to your personal and professional growth.
• A genuine commitment to life balance – we prioritise colleague wellness and actively support a healthy, sustainable approach to work.
• Comprehensive wellbeing support – access to a confidential, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme whenever you need it.
• Flexibility that fits life – our family-friendly policies help you balance work with what matters most.
• Perks and savings – from Cycle to Work and Tech schemes, to lifestyle discounts and benefits.
• A pension you can count on – generous Teachers Pension Scheme.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About St Andrew's Church of England Academy

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 158 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Andrew's Church of England Academy website
• Email address: people@lapsw.org
• Phone number: 01626 248800
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-andrew-s-church-of-england-academy

Arranging a visit to St Andrew's Church of England Academy

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