KS1 Teacher
Permanent, Full-time KS1 Teacher
At CHULMLEIGH PRIMARY SCHOOL
MPS/UPS
Required from September 2025
Chulmleigh Primary School has a strong family ethos, which is inclusive to all. Our children behave exceptionally well, and we are proud of them, not only because of enthusiasm and engagement with their learning, but also because they are responsible, caring and confident individuals.
We are looking to recruit an outstanding, enthusiastic and committed Key Stage 1 teacher to join our energetic and nurturing team. The successful candidate will be creative and resourceful in their teaching practice, to support strong progress and excellent outcomes. The successful candidate will focus on teaching our Year 1 class.
The teaching role will include being part of our wider Academy team across three primary schools, in sharing joint planning and expertise in a supportive and dynamic way. This permanent role is available from September 2025.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of how children learn and how to translate this into high quality teaching and learning. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding and engagement in appropriate assessment processes and inclusive practices; and share a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We have published a full candidate pack to support our recruitment which can be found in the attachment section below.
We welcome applications from candidates with good subject knowledge and proven experience of teaching in Key Stage 1. All candidates should share our commitment to developing each child’s individual strengths to ensure every child succeeds.
If you would like an informal conversation, please contact us on the email address below and we will be pleased to arrange a telephone call with our Primary Deputy Executive Headteacher or Head of School to discuss the role further.
Employment benefits include an entitlement for employees of the Trust to receive a 50% discount on childcare fees at our out of school clubs for children of compulsory school age.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity and access for all, irrespective of age, background, race, gender, religion, ability, disability, or sexuality. We welcome applications for employment from the whole community.
The candidate pack (including job description) and application form are available below. Please download and complete the application form and email it to personnel@chulmleigh.devon.sch.uk by 10 am on Friday 25th April 2025.
As employers, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and in that regard, we have appropriate policies and procedures. All staff undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and interviews will include questions about safeguarding children.
In line with Government guidance, we may carry out online searches against shortlisted applicants’ names as part of our due diligence checks.
Closing date: 10 am Friday, 25th April 2025
Interview Date: Friday, 2nd May 2025
