Key Role Information

Salary
£32,916 to £45,352 FTE
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Fixed Term
Closing
13/10/2026 09:00
Interview
21 October 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
19.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Willowbank Primary School is seeking to recruit a part time 0.6 experienced Teacher to cover maternity leave until 31st August 2027 or the return of the postholder. We are looking for a teacher to work one day in a key stage 2 class and 2 days in a key stage 1 class.


Willowbank is a welcoming and inclusive primary school set in the beautiful Culm Valley on the edge of the countryside town of Cullompton. We believe everyone should be safe, be kind, feel they belong and be supported to thrive. We are very proud of our school so please contact us to arrange a visit - we would love to show you around!


We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed teacher to join our team. This is a wonderful opportunity for a passionate educator to make a meaningful contribution to our setting and support our children’s early development.

 

The successful candidate will:

  1. We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate who:
  2.  Is committed to ensuring that all children achieve the highest possible outcome.
  3. Can inspire and motivate children and enable them to be the best that they can be.
  4. Has good curriculum knowledge 
  5. Has a dedication towards a child-centred approach, with creative ideas for learning opportunities.


We can offer the candidate:

  1. An exciting and innovative Trust that will inspire and allow you to reach your full potential.
  2. Collaborative support and ongoing professional development within our Multi Academy Trust
  3. Opportunities for future career development within our own school and across the schools within our Trust.
  4. Cycle to work scheme.
  5. Staff wellbeing programme
  6. 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 office@willowbank.devon.sch.uk 

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusdesirable

Skills

Experience

Experience of teaching within a primary school setting essential
Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating high-quality lessons essential
Experience of assessing, recording and reporting on pupil progress essential
Experience of creating a positive and inclusive learning environment essential
Secure knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum essential
Evidence of employing a range of teaching and learning strategies to support pupils with varying abilities and needs essential
Knowledge of assessment for learning and effective feedback practices essential
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities essential
Understanding of how to support diversity, equality and inclusion in education essential
Strong classroom management skills essential
Evidence of employing excellent behaviour management techniques essential
Experience of working effectively as part of a team essential
Competent use of educational technology to support learning essential
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues essential

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalentessential

About Us


Willowbank Primary School

Sarah Bomby

office@willowbank.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.