Teacher (full time, permanent contract)

Newton Poppleford Primary School, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0EL

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  27 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teacher – Newton Poppleford Primary School

Required to start in January 2026

Newton Poppleford Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic, forward thinking and motivated professional to join our teaching team. We can offer a very supportive environment in a fantastic setting. We hold a passionate belief in working together to develop our practice. The school and all its staff work hard to give children excellent opportunities and an enjoyable educational experience. Our children are fantastic and this post will be extremely rewarding for the right candidate. We set high expectations for all the children in our care and we ensure pupils make exceptional progress. If you feel that you can bring a professional approach and add to a dedicated and supportive environment, please apply.

We are looking for:

• A willingness and enthusiasm to engage in ongoing collaborative professional development.
• An excellent team player with energy, ideas and high levels of motivation.
• A consistent and competent practitioner who sets high standards to inspire and motivate and will go the extra mile for pupils and colleagues.
• An awareness and appreciation of current educational thinking and research-based approaches.

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. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

Visits to the school are encouraged. And can be arranged by contacting the school on 01395 568300 or admin@newton-poppleford.devon.sch.uk

Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website:

https://www.newton-poppleford.devon.sch.uk/web/school_policies/90677

Please apply via the school website:

https://www.newton-poppleford.devon.sch.uk/web/job_vacancies_at_newton_poppleford/155061

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A supportive and empowering approach and ethos.
• A friendly, welcoming staff team
• A positive learning culture with training and development opportunities.
• A vibrant and enjoyable curriculum offering.
• Happy, motivated and well-behaved children

The position will be permanent and full time.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Newton Poppleford Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 182 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Newton Poppleford Primary School website
• Email address: admin@newton-poppleford.devon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01395 568300
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/newton-poppleford-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Newton Poppleford Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@newton-poppleford.devon.sch.uk.

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