Class Teacher

Woodlands Park Primary School, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9TF

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  6 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS

Class Teacher job summary

Westcountry Schools Trust Class Teacher: Initially based at Woodlands Park Primary School, location to be reviewed thereafter

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate teacher to work alongside a highly committed and experienced team who are driven by the shared goal of improving the lives of all our children.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong knowledge of pedagogy and how children learn
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the National Curriculum expectations, including early reading.
• Have high expectations for all pupils and be committed to ensuring they thrive academically, socially and emotionally
• Build and value strong relationships with children, staff and families to achieve success.
• Be a team player who works collaboratively to enhance teaching and learning across the school
• Bring enthusiasm, creativity and dedication to inspire and engage children
• Act within, the statutory frameworks, which set out their professional duties and responsibilities and in line with the duties outlined in the current School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document and Teacher Standards (2012).
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.
• Be committed to their own professional development and to contributing to the wider life of the school

What we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community and with a strong team ethos
• Professional development opportunities to further enhance your skills
• Children who are eager to learn and a school that values excellence in education

The closing date for applications is on the 6th June 2025.

Shortlisting: 06/06/2025

Interviews: TBC

Start date: 1st September 2025

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Woodlands Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS and vetting checks.

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.

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About Woodlands Park Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 357 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodlands Park Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodlands-park-primary-school-ivybridge

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