Key Role Information

Salary
£32916 -£51048
Job type
Fixed Term
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
21/11/2025 12:00
Interview
28 November 2025
Start
1 January 2026
Pay grade
MPS - UPS
Department
Teachers
Key stage
Key Stage 2
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role


Rockbeare Primary school is seeking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic full time Year 3 / 4 class teacher to cover maternity leave initially for two terms. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils within a supportive and collaborative school environment.

 

The successful candidate will:

 

  • Teach a mixed Year 3 and 4 class, ensuring high-quality learning experiences across all areas of the curriculum.
  • Plan deliver and assess engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners.
  • Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes curiosity, independence and respect.
  • Work closely with colleagues to ensure a consistent and cohesive approach to teaching and learning.
  • Communicate effectively with parents and carers to support pupils’ progress and well-being


We can offer the candidate:

  • ·A welcoming and supportive team of staff and leadership.
  • An exciting and innovative Trust that will inspire and allow you to reach your full potential.
  • Collaborative support and ongoing professional development within our Multi Academy Trust
  • Opportunities for future career development within our own school and across the schools within our Trust.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Staff wellbeing programme
  • Contributory pension through the Teachers Pensions Scheme

 

Visits to Rockbeare Primary School are recommended and should be arranged by contacting the administrator on 01404822501 office@rockbeare-ce-primary.devon.sch.uk

 

Applications from agencies will not be accepted

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status

Skills

Experience/Knowledge

Principles of Safeguardingessential
Statutory requirements of the National Curriculumessential
Behaviour managementessential
Setting high expectations for children and selfessential
Principles and practices of effective curriculum planningessential
Principles and practices of the effective monitoring, assessment and evaluation of pupils' achievementsessential
Principles and practices of high quality teaching and learningessential
The benefits of ICT in the Primary School curriculum
Working within a multi-academy trust
Church school ethos and distinctiveness

Personal Attributes

High levels of adaptabilityessential
Good team working skills and abilitiesessential
High levels of commitment, initiative and optimism
Good emotional awareness

Qualifications

Relevant QTS qualificationessential
Able to lead a curriculum area
Has experience of working across the whole Primary range
Additional qualifications and/or training e.g. Good Honours Degree
Up to date enhanced DBS certificate and relevant disclosures

Relevant Skills

High levels of collaboration, cooperation and team capabilitiesessential
Good empathetic skills
Good communicator at all levels

About Us

Rockbeare CE Primary School is a set in the beautiful village of Rockbeare, Exeter with good transport links to the M5 and A30. Rockbeare school is a warm, inclusive and vibrant primary school with a family atmosphere at the heart of the local community. We take pride in providing an engaging and inspiring learning environment where every child is encouraged to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School

Emma Williams

emmajayne.williams@firstfederation.org.uk

Rockbeare
Exeter
Devon
EX5 2EQ

Safeguarding Information

First Federation Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. 


The specific Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy for each of our schools can be found in the safeguarding section of their website, together with information about who the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other Level 3 trained staff are


All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.