Classroom Teacher
Oldway Primary School, Paignton, Devon, TQ3 2SY28 days remaining to apply
Start date details
February 2027
Closing date
19 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
22 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): Standard Teacher hours
Contract type
- Fixed term - Up to one year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale M1 - M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a teacher who is:
Highly motivated, enthusiastic and creative in their approach to teaching and learning
Committed to delivering high-quality teaching and achieving the best possible outcomes for every child
Able to demonstrate they have high expectations of themselves and the children they teach
Can create a stimulating, engaging and inclusive learning environment
Able to work effectively as part of a hardworking, supportive and friendly team
Keen to collaborate with colleagues to plan high-quality lessons across the curriculum
Reflective practitioners who are committed to developing their own practice
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
Happy, enthusiastic and creative children and colleagues
A welcoming, supportive and inclusive school ethos
A positive and dedicated team focused on improving outcomes for all children
A strong commitment to high-quality professional development
Evidence-informed CPD opportunities for all staff
The opportunity to be part of a collaborative Multi-Academy Trust, working alongside a range of skilled practitioners and professionals
Opportunities for career development within the Trust
Further information about the job
Oldway Primary School is a popular and thriving school at the heart of the local community in Paignton, South Devon. With approximately 600 pupils on roll, we are a large and vibrant primary school, supported by an experienced and dedicated team of staff who are passionate about providing the very best learning experiences for our children.
We are proud to be part of Riviera Education Trust, a multi-academy trust comprising three local primary schools: Oldway Primary School, Roselands Primary School and Shiphay Learning Academy. Through close collaboration, shared expertise and a commitment to educational excellence, we work together to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive and is well prepared for the next stage of their education.
We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and creative Classroom Teacher to join our Lower Key Stage 2 team on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover from February 2027, with an anticipated end date of August 2027.
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a welcoming and ambitious school where collaboration, creativity and high expectations are at the heart of everything we do.
Whether you are an Early Career Teacher beginning your teaching journey or an experienced teacher looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
The role is offered on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover. There may be opportunities for continued employment within the school or Trust beyond the fixed-term period; however, this cannot be guaranteed.
Further information about the role can be found in the accompanying Job Description.
We warmly welcome visits to the school and are happy to offer informal conversations about the role. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Oldway Primary School, meet our team and experience our school community firsthand.
To arrange a visit or an informal discussion with the Headteacher, please contact the school office on 01803 557 190.
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.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Oldway Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 598 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- applications@rivieraet.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01803 557 190
Oldway is a popular school which serves the local community in Paignton, South Devon. With 684 pupils on roll, we are a large primary school. We have an extensive and experienced workforce, a great deal of expertise, and provide a vibrant learning experience for our pupils. Oldway Primary School is part of the Riviera Education Trust which is a multi-academy trust consisting of three local primary schools.
Led by a proactive and dedicated Head, we take pride in helping teachers to grow; enabling collaborative working with colleagues, and a supportive working environment. We work in collaboration with Roselands Primary School and Shiphay Learning Academy in order to benefit all of the children in the Trust. Working in partnership with other schools helps to strengthen our provision and provide educational excellence so that every pupil has the best possible learning experience and is prepared for future life.
Arranging a visit to Oldway Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email applications@rivieraet.co.uk.
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