KS1 Teacher

Chulmleigh Primary School, Chulmleigh, Devon, EX18 7AA

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  25 April 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 April 2025

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: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to recruit an outstanding, enthusiastic and committed Key Stage 1 teacher to join our energetic and nurturing team. The successful candidate will be creative and resourceful in their teaching practice, to support strong progress and excellent outcomes. The successful candidate will focus on teaching our Year 1 class.

The teaching role will include being part of our wider Academy team across three primary schools, in sharing joint planning and expertise in a supportive and dynamic way. This permanent role is available from September 2025.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of how children learn and how to translate this into high quality teaching and learning. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding and engagement in appropriate assessment processes and inclusive practices; and share a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We have published a full candidate pack to support our recruitment which can be found on our website

We welcome applications from candidates with good subject knowledge and proven experience of teaching in Key Stage 1. All candidates should share our commitment to developing each child’s individual strengths to ensure every child succeeds.

The candidate pack (including job description) and application form are available on our website. Please download and complete the application form and email it to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk by 10 am on Friday 25th April 2025.

Interview Date: Friday, 2nd May 2025

What the school offers its staff

Chulmleigh Primary School has a strong family ethos, which is inclusive to all. Our children behave exceptionally well, and we are proud of them, not only because of enthusiasm and engagement with their learning, but also because they are responsible, caring and confident individuals.

If you would like an informal conversation, please contact us on the email address below and we will be pleased to arrange a telephone call with our Primary Deputy Executive Headteacher or Head of School to discuss the role further.

Employment benefits include an entitlement for employees of the Trust to receive a 50% discount on childcare fees at our out of school clubs for children of compulsory school age.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

KS1 Teacher Candidate Pack.pdf - 7.03 MB (opens in new tab)

About Chulmleigh Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 216 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chulmleigh Primary School website
• Email address: personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01769580215
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chulmleigh-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Chulmleigh Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk.

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