Full-Time Teacher (Temporary)

Combe Pafford School, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 8NL

35 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  20.04.2026 (or before if possible)

• Closing date

  20 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 January 2026

Job details

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

  MPS/UPS

Full-Time Teacher (Temporary) job summary

The successful candidate will be a dedicated and reflective practitioner who is passionate about helping children with a range of special educational needs thrive academically, socially and emotionally. Our curriculum pathways are carefully mapped and resourced to support National Curriculum coverage at the appropriate stage, with identified interventions to remove barriers to learning. You will also have the flexibility to plan and deliver creative, engaging and appropriately challenging lessons that draw on pupils’ strengths and interests.

A strong understanding of inclusive practice, adaptive teaching and strategies to support communication, sensory needs and emotional regulation will be essential. You will work closely with colleagues, families and external professionals to support pupils’ holistic development and contribute positively to the wider life of the school.

Knowledge or experience of Early Years pedagogy would be advantageous, as many of our pupils benefit from developmental, play-based and sensory-informed approaches. In addition, an understanding of autism and associated needs would be valuable in supporting communication, social interaction and emotional regulation within the classroom.

The role requires patience, flexibility and high expectations, alongside a commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice. Above all, you will share our belief that every child can succeed and will play a key role in supporting pupils to develop confidence, independence and a love of learning throughout their KS2 journey.

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS disclosure is required for this post

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 Combe Pafford School

• School type: Academy, ages 8 to 19
• School size: 257 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 8 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Combe Pafford School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/combe-pafford-school-torquay

Combe Pafford is a successful and popular 8-19 single academy special school situated on the coast in Torbay within easy reach of Dartmoor National Park. The school is a very popular school and always oversubscribed and has an excellent reputation locally for catering for the needs of pupils who have moderate learning difficulties, many of whom have additional needs of ASC or PD. We have 205 pre 16 pupils and a thriving sixth form of 60 students.
We are fortunate in that the school has been extensively remodelled and refurbished in recent years and we have invested heavily and created a wide range of first-class vocational facilities on-site which includes a construction hall, fully operational garage, a horticulture centre, hair salon, café which opens to the public and, at present, we are constructing a new animal care centre. The outcome of this is that on average, at least 50% of our students leave us to undertake suitable and appropriate employment.
Besides a wide-ranging academic offer, we are also extremely keen to help youngsters develop their personal and social skills through wide-ranging enrichment and residential opportunities, which recently has included visits to Europe, China and Costa Rica and at present, planning is underway for students to visit a link school in Kenya with another group going to Gran Canaria.
Our vision is to develop a successful school that delivers the very best educational experience with a clear focus on raising standards and having high aspirations for all pupils and students whilst celebrating each individual’s uniqueness.

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