9 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2027

  • Closing date

    18 October 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    6 October 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full time equivalent salary

Teacher Pay Scale - Depending on Experience. Job share would be considered.

Classroom Teacher - Year 1/2 class job summary

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated classroom practitioner. Job share would be considered.

North Tawton Primary School and Nursery is a happy, inclusive and ambitious school at the heart of a thriving community, where high expectations and strong relationships enable every child to flourish. Guided by our vision, "Rooted in Community, Given Wings to Soar", we are committed to providing an exceptional education within a supportive and rewarding environment for staff.

We pride ourselves on our friendly, collaborative team, where colleagues support one another and share a passion for helping children achieve their best. Staff wellbeing and professional development are important to us, and every member of our team is valued.

Set within extensive and beautiful grounds, our school benefits from large playing fields, a forest school area and an orchard. We use these outdoor spaces to enrich the curriculum, inspire curiosity and create memorable learning experiences, offering exciting opportunities for teachers who value creative, hands-on learning.

Our Trust comprises of 19 schools, 3 Colleges, 15 Primaries, and one All Through SEMH Special school. Established in 2018. We are situated in beautiful Devon on the out the outskirts of the stunning Dartmoor National Park. The schools vary in size and are all unique. Our schools are a large part of their local communities, and we value those relationships with families and locals.

The Trust was created to enable schools and staff to work closely together in providing the best education possible for our children. We achieve this through meaningful collaboration both within our schools and beyond our Trust to ensure schools are able to secure and sustain improvement.

Our work is built on our shared values and an unwavering belief that education improves the life chances for the children in our care. We aim for everyone in our organisation, staff and children, to be the best they can be and are relentless in our ambition to achieve this. We want our children to look back on their school experience with a sense of achievement and joy and we provide a wealth of additional curriculum experiences to enrich their learning.

We care deeply about the children in our schools and work with kindness, compassion, manners and respect. By modelling and expecting these behaviours from our children, we aim to grow future citizens who will positively contribute to society, creating a brighter future for our world.

Our vision and values are what we build our schools upon, with Ambition, Co-operation & Transformation being at the heart.

As an established Trust, DMAT can offer a wide range of benefits for our employees:

  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Tech Scheme
  • Eyecare Vouchers
  • Access to Discounts
  • CPD opportunities
  • Extensive Health & Wellbeing Package
  • Long Service Days
  • On site Parking - In some locations
  • Excellent Training Package
  • Employee Recognition Scheme

Why choose DMAT?

DMAT are an inclusive and forward-looking trust, who seek to nurture our children and employees to be the best they can be.

Summary of Role:

To contribute to the provision of high-quality Teaching and Learning, ensuring maximum success for all. To be a role model for the school community and raise levels of pupil achievement. Our teachers must possess the skills and understanding to accelerate the progress and raise the achievement of all our children. They should be excellent classroom practitioners who are committed to providing high quality learning experiences for all children, possess high levels of emotional intelligence and a desire to continually improve their practice.

The role will require travel to Trust educational settings and offices.

Please see attached job description for further details of this role

Data Protection / General Data Protection Regulations Compliance

The Privacy Notice sets our general principles in relation to Data Protection and the General Data Protection Regulations. You should also abide all Trust policies relating to the use of data including but not limited to:

  • Acceptable Use Policy
  • Records Retention Policy
  • Personal Data Breach Procedure
  • Employee Code of Conduct
  • E-safety Policy
  • Social Media Policy
  • Use of Personal Devices Policy

You should note that a duty of confidentiality applies to all personal data seen prior to the first day of employment (for example, pupil lists for the purposes of lesson planning or other activities to support teaching and learning). This reflects the custom and practice of those contracts of employment starting on the first day of term while recognising the need to be aware of and plan to support pupil needs.

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

All schools in The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

‘This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.’

Your application form will be processed by My New Term who act for DMAT as a data processor- please see our Privacy Notice for more information about how we process job applicant personal data.

The successful candidate will be required to come to DMAT Central Offices to complete mandatory training.

Training Details:

Location: DMAT Central Offices, A30 Business Centre, Higher Stockley Mead, Okehampton EX20 1BG

Purpose: To provide comprehensive training on company policies, procedures, and systems necessary for successful integration into the role.

Training Schedule: Daily sessions from 9am to 4pm, with breaks provided.

Benefits of Training Week:

To gain valuable insights into our company culture and values.

Interact with key stakeholders and team members.

Acquire essential knowledge and skills to excel in your role.

Establish a strong foundation for your career growth within Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery

Organisation type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
160 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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School location

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