Are you interested in an opportunity to join our thriving school? Would you like to be part of a teaching team with a strong commitment to professional development and a clear, well thought out approach to the curriculum which enables all staff to be autonomous and contribute to the development of teaching approaches.

We would like to invite applications from teachers who are creative, aspirational and inspirational to join us on the next part of our school journey. We invite applications from ECT's and experienced teachers. A job share option maybe considered.

You will: - •

• Be passionate about achieving the best outcomes for all children and giving children an excellent foundation in key skills.
• Be able to communicate your vision for excellence within EY/KS1/KS2 to staff, governors and parents
• For the KS1 positions have knowledge of KS1 SATS and/or phonic screening.
• Show a strong, proven track record of excellence in teaching and learning
• Have a teaching qualification plus evidence of continued professional development
• Show outstanding classroom organisation with excellent behaviour management.
• Be able to work within a team to inspire and plan effectively to ensure all pupils are fully challenged so their learning is of the highest standard.
• Have a strong commitment to working with parents/carers collaboratively.
• Show the ability to assess pupil achievement accurately and set clear next steps for progress.
• Be someone who will support our Christian ethos and distinctiveness of the school.

We can offer:- •

• The opportunity to develop, extend and further shape our EY/KS1/KS2 provision on a school site with extensive outdoor space.
• A dedicated and hard-working team of reflective practitioners with a strong sense of collaboration
• Polite and well-mannered children who are enthused and inspired by great learning and teaching.
• A strong commitment to your professional development and opportunities to grow your leadership skills
• A commitment to your work-life balance and well-being.

There are three posts available one is a permanent position in KS1, one is to cover a maternity leave in KS2 and the other post is a fixed term part time post (0.44) for one year in Early Years to end on 31/08/2025. This temporary post is to cover our Assistant Head's teaching commitment to allow her time to further progress improvement within the school. Please indicate on your application form which posts you are interested in applying for.

The post holders will be expected to start in September 2024.

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01769 572656 or via email to arrange a time.

A DBS disclosure is required for this post.

Closing date is 22/04/2024 at midday. Interview date 01/05/2024

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Written references will be taken up before candidates are invited to interview and online checks will be carried out.

For our school's safeguarding policy please follow this link https://www.smups.devon.sch.uk/aboutus/policies-and-statutory-information/school-policies