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  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    14 May 2026 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    30 April 2026

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Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 Year

Pay scale

MPS / UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a confident, enthusiastic and ambitious KS2 class teacher to join our team from September 2026. We are a welcoming and aspirational school serving a wonderful community, and we would be particularly keen to hear from candidates who:

  • Are highly effective classroom practitioners, with a proven ability to secure strong progress and positive outcomes for all pupils
  • Demonstrate a proactive and collaborative approach, contributing positively to year group teams and taking on appropriate roles and responsibilities
  • Build strong, purposeful relationships with parents and carers and value partnership working with the wider community
  • Are passionate about curriculum design and delivery, and keen to play an active role in shaping an ambitious, engaging and inclusive curriculum
  • Are committed to inclusion and equity, with a clear understanding of how to support pupils with diverse needs so that every child can succeed
  • Take responsibility for their own professional learning and development, showing reflection, resilience and a desire to continually improve practice
  • Are enthusiastic about supporting pupils’ personal development through high-quality enrichment opportunities and contributing to the wider life of the school

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer:

  • Enthusiastic, well-motivated children who are keen to learn and take pride in their school
  • A welcoming and supportive school community with strong relationships between pupils, families and staff
  • Collaborative year group teams that provide high-quality professional support and share best practice
  • The opportunity to work alongside an experienced, skilled and innovative SEND and pastoral support team
  • An ambitious and creative approach to curriculum design, with scope for staff to contribute ideas and shape practice
  • High-quality CPD and clear opportunities for future career development and progression
  • A strong focus on staff wellbeing, including support to achieve a healthy work–life balance and entitlement to an annual ‘wellbeing day’
  • An open, approachable and supportive Senior Leadership Team that prioritises the wellbeing of both staff and pupils
  • Opportunities for future employment and progression within the school

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 vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role requires a DBS disclosure and online checks may be carried out.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Application form - Teaching.docx - 110 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
374 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
School website
Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School website
Email address
gstafford@ilfracombe-jun.devon.sch.uk
Phone number
01271 863463
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To find out more about our caring, exciting and innovative school visit https://www.ilfracombe-jun.devon.sch.uk/

Arranging a visit to Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gstafford@ilfracombe-jun.devon.sch.uk.

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