EYFS/Year 1 Teacher

Dartmouth Academy, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9HW

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  10 November 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  23 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS

EYFS/Year 1 Teacher job summary

We have a 0.44 post available from January 2026 (flexible for right candidate) for a Class Teacher to teach a mixed-age Reception / Year 1 class as part of our Primary Phase. This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed and supportive team who share a passion for giving children the very best start to their education.

We are looking for an innovative and flexible teacher who understands both the Early Years and Key Stage 1 curriculum, and who can work with colleagues to create a nurturing, stimulating and ambitious learning environment where every child can thrive. We are always keen to support aspirational leaders and would welcome applications from those interested in developing their leadership journey. Likewise, we are keen to hear from Early Career Teachers who bring fresh ideas and enthusiasm to our school.

Whether you are relatively new to the profession or have more experience, what matters most to us is that you are passionate about early education, committed to reflective practice, and have the drive and determination to ensure every child receives the highest quality learning experience.

If you are someone who believes wholeheartedly in offering the very best for children, who seeks opportunities to develop your own practice, and who strives for excellence in all that you do, then this is the place for you.

We would encourage interested candidates to get in touch to discuss further. Please specify, in your application, your availability and any Further interests you may have.

Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service

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.

About Dartmouth Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 19
• Education phase: Through
• School size: 452 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dartmouth Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dartmouth-academy

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