Key Role Information

Salary
£32916 to £45352FTE
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
21/06/2026 18:00
Interview
24 June 2026
Start
1 September 2026
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Main Pay Range (National) | M1 - M6
Department
Teachers
Key stage
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
13.00
Weeks per year
52.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

St Andrew's primary Academy 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 are looking for a teacher to cover 2 days per week as a maternity cover teacher fixed term until the end of August 2027 or the return of the postholder.


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

Qualified Teacher Statusessential

Skills

Experience/Knowledge

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

Personal Attributes

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

Qualifications

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

Relevant Skills

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

About Us


St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy

Donna Butler

office@standrews.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.