Upper Key Stage 2 Team Leader
Hazeldown School, Teignmouth, Devon, TQ14 8SE16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
27 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers Pay Scale
Additional allowances
TLR2a (£3527)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors are seeking an excellent class teacher who is a current or aspiring leader to join the school in Upper Key Stage Two. The post involves exemplary class teaching and being part of our Senior Leadership Team, leading a team of four classes in years five and six. We are looking for someone who has a deep understanding of primary education and who will be able to embody the core values of the school whilst ensuring the children achieve their very best. This is an exciting opportunity to develop leadership skills within a strong and supportive staff team in an exciting, vibrant and popular school. The successful candidate will prioritise modelling excellent teaching and learning, building strong relationships and connections with both children and adults and will have the vision, passion and drive to achieve excellent outcomes for all pupils. They will model a positive outlook on a daily basis and will encourage all children to aspire and ‘dream big’. They will also: - Have the skills to lead a team to achieve excellent outcomes for the children and themselves. - Be keen to engender a calm sense of support, nurture and care for our children. - Have a passion for inspiring learners through exciting and innovative curriculum experiences. - Have high aspirations, resilience and determination to ensure our provision is of the highest standard. - Be motivated to be part of Senior Leadership Team steering continuous improvement for the school. - Have a desire to develop their own skills and career progression and be part of the whole life of the school. - Be committed to inclusion and be flexible and adaptable to be able to meet the varied needs of our children. - Be a positive role model for the children. - Be committed to raising attainment and improving outcomes for children. - Be a team player who is comfortable with sharing responsibility across the year group. Visits to the school, or telephone conversations about the post are most welcome. Please contact the school office. These positions are subject to a DBS enhanced disclosure check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online check of publicly available information will also be completed to assess shortlisted candidates’ suitability to work with children. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
What the school offers its staff
*Vivyup Employee Benefits via Devon County Council
*Reduced fees for Breakfast & After School Club
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hazeldown School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 401 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hazeldown School website
- Email address
- admin@hazeldown.devon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01626772901
Hazeldown School is located in Teignmouth, a seaside town on the south coast of Devon. We are a two form entry, maintained primary school with an on site pre-school and nursery. We currently have 406 pupils on role excluding the pre-school. For further information please see our web site www.hazeldown.co.uk
Arranging a visit to Hazeldown School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@hazeldown.devon.sch.uk.
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