Key Role Information

Salary
32,916.00 - 45,352.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
23/03/2026 12:00
Interview
27 March 2026
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Main Pay Range (National) | M1 - M6
Department
Teachers
Key stage
Early Years, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Due to in year increasing numbers, we have an exciting new role. Gatehouse Primary Academy are looking to appoint a fixed term Class Teacher until 31st August 2026 initially, which could be an EYFS/KS1 or Year 5/6 role depending on the strengths and suitability of the successful candidate.


We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate who:

  •  Is committed to ensuring that all children achieve the highest possible outcome.
  • Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be.
  • Has good curriculum knowledge 
  • Has a dedication towards a child-centred approach, with creative ideas for learning opportunities.


We can offer the candidate:

  • 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


We offer you a supportive environment within a friendly team, with the added advantage of working closely with other schools within the Federation. All staff have access to a wide range of high quality courses and professional development. As a member of staff in the Trust, whether you are an early career or experienced teacher, you will have access to continual professional development and leadership opportunities.


You are encouraged to visit the school prior to application and can contact the school office to arrange this. 


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this post. Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. 


First Federation Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.


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


Qualifications

Undergraduate degree or equivalent level 6 qualificationessential

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 outstanding 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


Gatehouse Primary Academy

Jason Stephens

office@gatehouse.devon.sch.uk

First Federation Trust
Blackpool CE Primary School
Liverton
Devon
TQ12 6JB

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.