Infant Class Teacher

Compton CofE Primary School, Plymouth, Devon, PL3 5JB

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and talented teacher who is familiar with infant children and continuous provision.

The successful candidate will be someone who is committed to enriching the lives of the children in their care, works collaboratively within strong teams, and shares our high aspirations for every pupil. We are looking for an individual who is dedicated to their own professional growth and embodies our school values.

What the school offers its staff

Compton CofE Primary will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work within a highly successful, flourishing team.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Compton CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 433 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Compton CofE Primary School website
• Email address: jvatcher@compton.plymouth.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01752771539
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/compton-cofe-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Compton CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jvatcher@compton.plymouth.sch.uk.

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