Teacher
Ide Primary School, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9RN7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
11 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Year
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916 - £51,048 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Has a relational, child‑centred approach, placing wellbeing, belonging and positive relationships at the heart of classroom practice
- Believes passionately in high expectations for all children, ensuring every pupil is supported and challenged to achieve their very best
- Enjoys teaching in a mixed‑age class and values the opportunities this brings (experience is helpful but not essential)
- Is reflective, committed totheir own professional learning and keen to work as part of a supportive, collaborative staff team
- Values strong partnerships with parents and carers and understands the importance of working closely with families
What the school offers its staff
- A welcoming village school with a strong sense of community
- Children who are happy, thoughtful and eager to learn
- A caring, experienced and supportive staff team
- A commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth
Further information about the job
Class Teacher (Year 4/5) - Ide Primary School
Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale
Full time | September start
Fixed term until 31st August 2026
Some moments in teaching stay with you forever.
A child proudly writing their name for the very first time.
The excitement of discovering something new.
The quiet confidence that grows when a child realises, “I can do this.”
At Ide Primary School, we believe these moments matter. A village school with a big heart. We are looking to appoint a class teacher for our Year 4/5 class who shares our commitment to knowing children well, building strong relationships and holding high expectations for every child.
At Ide, our staff truly know children as individuals. We place great importance on understanding each child’s strengths, needs and interests, and on developing positive, trusting relationships with families. Our children are kind, curious and proud of their school, and staff work closely together to create a calm, caring and purposeful learning environment.
Ide Primary School is part of Exeter Learning Academy Trust (ELAT), a small and supportive group of schools who work closely together. Being part of ELAT provides excellent opportunities for mentoring, induction and professional development, particularly for Early Career Teachers, alongside the chance to share ideas and good practice with colleagues across the trust – while retaining our strong village‑school identity and close‑knit community feel.
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Has a relational, child‑centred approach, placing wellbeing, belonging and positive relationships at the heart of classroom practice
- Believes passionately in high expectations for all children, ensuring every pupil is supported and challenged to achieve their very best
- Enjoys teaching in a mixed‑age class and values the opportunities this brings (experience is helpful but not essential)
- Is reflective, committed totheir own professional learning and keen to work as part of a supportive, collaborative staff team
- Values strong partnerships with parents and carers and understands the importance of working closely with families
In return, we offer:
- A welcoming village school with a strong sense of community
- Children who are happy, thoughtful and eager to learn
- A caring, experienced and supportive staff team
- A commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office on 10392 259964 or email admin@ide.devon.sch.uk to arrange a visit or a phone call with the headteacher.
For more information, please see our Teacher Job description and to apply, please complete the application form and return this to hr@elatschools.com
Closing date: Monday 18th May 2026
Interview date: Thursday 21st May 2026
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will berequired to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
If successfully shortlistedthe HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search including social media platforms of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.
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. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role also requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
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.
About Ide Primary School
- School type
- Academies, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 146 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ide Primary School website
- Email address
- hr@elatschools.com
Ide Primary School is a village school located on the edge of Exeter. We enjoy all the benefits of the rural location, whilst also making the most of the opportunities that the city of Exeter has to offer. Our staff ‘know children as individuals’ and we are proud of the way that every child is included, known and valued. Our caring ethos is underpinned by the school values or kindness, respect, individual best and curiosity. Children are welcomed into Ide from age 2 and the children throughout the school enjoy having lots of opportunities to interact across the age groups
Arranging a visit to Ide Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@elatschools.com.
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