Key Role Information

Salary
£32,916.00 - £45,342 FTE
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
18/06/2026 12:00
Interview
w/c 22nd June
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Main Pay Range (National) | M1 - M6
Department
Teachers
Key stage
Key Stage 2
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Willowbank Primary School is seeking to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic full time KS2 class teacher initially on a fixed term contract to August 2027. 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 KS2 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 Willowbank Primary School are recommended and should be arranged by contacting the administrator on 01884 33473 or office@willowbank.devon.sch.uk 


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


Willowbank Primary School

Sarah Bomby

office@willowbank.devon.sch.uk

Manitoba Gardens
Cullompton
Devon
EX15 1EZ

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.