Key Role Information

Salary
£32,916.00 - £51,048.00 FTE
Job type
Fixed Term
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
03/12/2025 09:00
Interview
11 December 2025
Start
1 January 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
MPS-UPS
Department
Teachers
Key stage
Key Stage 2
Hours per week
13.00
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Brixington Primary school is seeking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic full time Year 5 / 6 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 5 and 6 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

 

 

Visits to Brixington Primary School are recommended and should be arranged by contacting the administrator on 01395266997 office@brixington.devon.sch.uk

 

Applications from agencies will not be accepted.

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential

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

Why work for us


  • Professional and career development pathways, coaching and mentoring
  • Fast-track process to explore new opportunities across the trust family of schools
  • Access to either the Teacher or Local Government Pension Scheme (depending on the role)
  • Access to a free and confidential employee wellbeing programme
  • Tax-free cycle-to-work scheme


Brixington Primary Academy

Stuart Dyer

office@brixington.devon.sch.uk

Brixington Lane
Exmouth
Exmouth
EX8 4JQ

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.