Class Teacher

Woolmer Hill School; Totnes; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike2Work

Tech Scheme

Gym Membership

Substantial workplace pension

Give Back Day

Staff Wellbeing support

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Woolmer Hill School in Totnes is seeking a teacher for a November 2026 start with KS2 experience (Years 3–6). The role offers opportunities to develop expertise within a Trust, supporting colleagues and contributing to pupil progress in a collaborative team.

The successful candidate will innovate teaching approaches, liaise with parents and the wider community, and participate in CPD. A focus on work-life balance and professional growth is emphasized within a supportive leadership structure.

Qualifications

• Experience in KS2 essential with Years 3–6 coverage.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning to implement current teaching strategies.
• Ability to liaise with parents and community to support pupil development.

Skills

KS2 experience

Curriculum planning

Professional learning

Job description

Required for November 2026, this role would suit a teacher with a real ambition to develop their career further and support others to reach their full potential. Experience in KS2 is essential as this class spans from Years 3 - 6. The Trust offer the prospect of teaching in a range of settings, being empowered to develop your own expert knowledge and skills and the chance to support others in their professional journey. You will be part of a proficient team dedicated to improving the outcomes for all our children, where your work-life balance will be promoted. We offer you the support of clear systems, protocols, expectations and structures to help you to succeed as a teacher and leader. You will need to be inspirational and reflective, show initiative, resilience, creativity and demonstrate the aptitude and professionalism to work as part of a successful and growing team of reflective practitioners to improve the life chances of our pupils and make every child feel 'special'. We expect you to effectively liaise with parents, stakeholders and the community. The School leaders will recognise and develop your expertise and skills to ensure career development. The Link Academy Trust vision, 'Flourishing schools for all at the heart of our communities', is integral to everything we do. You can rely on colleagues across the Trust to support and guide, you will be listened to and heard. Our overarching philosophy of valuing individuality and human flourishing permeates our shared vision and links our schools across the trust. What we are looking for in a candidate is:

• A commitment to developing your own practice through engagement in professional learning in order to develop and implement the most current teaching strategies.
• An understanding of how pupils learn and real commitment to provide and maintain high-quality indoor and outdoor learning opportunities.
• Recognition of our amazing children; nurturing, supporting and challenging them, meeting their needs to ensure they have independent learning behaviours that will see them prepared for their future learning journey.
• An ability to see the best in all and promote and expect positive behaviour at all times.
• A committed approach to the wider school community and engagement with them.
• A creative approach to ensuring that all pupils flourish.
• Experience of working in KS2

What we can offer you:

• Salary Sacrifice offers, including Bike2Work, Tech Scheme and Gym Membership
• Substantial workplace pension
• Term time 'Give Back Day' to take for personal reasons
• Staff Wellbeing support
• CPD opportunities for all staff
• Part time fte0.4 (Thurs & Fri) - Permanent post to be paid within the Main Pay Scale