Teacher of Primary or Early Years

Matford Brook Academy, Exeter, Devon, EX2 0BZ

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 Hours per week all year round
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Now in our second year of the primary phase, this is a unique opportunity to be

part of a start-up school. This provides flexibility in recruiting to a role which can

be fulfilled by a general primary teacher or an EYFS teacher. Currently, this

position is to teach our Reception class.

Our small and growing pupil cohort benefits from carefully planned pedagogical

approaches and all-through predictable practices that ensure consistency and

care adapted from age 2 to age 16.

We cultivate a love of reading from the earliest days, recognising it as the

greatest indicator of future academic success. Our teachers work closely with

families to engage them in their children’s learning and to create exciting extracurricular

opportunities that enrich our curriculum and community. As an allthrough,

we empower our teachers to work across the whole age-range where

appropriate. For example, our secondary subject specialists work with our

primary-trained staff to provide specialised sessions in history, PE, maths, music

and more. Equally, our secondary staff learn about our youngest children’s

development and learning from our Early Years and Primary Team experts.

The Role

Potentially teach across the primary or EYFS age range as appropriate,

delivering engaging, inclusive lessons

Collaborate with colleagues to shape our evolving curriculum and culture

Support pupils to become confident, curious learners

Engage families and contribute to the wider life of the school

Embrace the challenges and rewards of a growing school community

Who We’re Looking For...

Someone who is genuinely excited by the opportunity to help shape a flagship

school for the South West. You’ll bring:

Energy, ambition, and creativity

A commitment to inclusive, high-quality education

A passion for working within an all-through school

A love of reading and storytelling

A collaborative spirit and growth mindset

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

A chance to help shape a pioneering school from the ground up within the

heart of our community

A supportive, forward-thinking team

Opportunities for professional growth and leadership

A culture of innovation, inclusion, and excellence

A school where your voice matters and your impact is lasting

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

The Ted Wragg Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will also be completed.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Teacher of Primary or EYFS Recruitment Pack (1).pdf - 7.58 MB (opens in new tab)

About Matford Brook Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 2 to 16
• Education phase: Through
• School size: 163 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Matford Brook Academy website
• Email address: hr@matfordbrook.academy
• Phone number: 01392 717141
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/matford-brook-academy

Welcome to Matford Brook Academy, a new all-through school within the Haldon Reach development on the outskirts of Exeter. Our school opened to our first cohort of Year 7 pupils in September 2023. We look forward to welcoming a new Year 7 cohort in September 2024, as well as opening to our first Reception pupils and our dedicated Nursery and Preschool.

Our mission at Matford Brook Academy is to provide an excellent, all-through education that empowers children to believe they can, and should, change the world around them.

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