Classroom Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Paignton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Oldway Primary School in Paignton, part of Riviera Education Trust, seeks a dedicated Lower KS2 Classroom Teacher for a fixed-term maternity cover from February 2027 to August 2027. The role offers a welcoming, ambitious environment that values collaboration, creativity and high expectations.

Whether you are an Early Career Teacher or an experienced educator, we would love to hear from you. The school is part of a supportive Trust providing strong professional development and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and creative in their approach to teaching and learning.
• Committed to delivering high-quality teaching and achieving the best possible outcomes for every child.
• Demonstrates high expectations of themselves and the children they teach.
• Creates a stimulating, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Able to work effectively as part of a supportive, hardworking team.
• Collaborates with colleagues to plan high-quality lessons across the curriculum.
• Reflective practitioner committed to developing their own practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide maternity cover as a dedicated Lower KS2 classroom teacher from Feb 2027 to Aug 2027.
• Deliver high-quality lessons and contribute to high standards of pupil outcomes.
• Collaborate with school and Trust colleagues to plan and evaluate learning.

Skills

Motivated teaching

Creative teaching

High expectations

Inclusive learning

Team collaboration

Curriculum planning

Reflective practice

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and creative in their approach to teaching and learning
• Committed to delivering high-quality teaching and achieving the best possible outcomes for every child
• Able to demonstrate they have high expectations of themselves and the children they teach
• Can create a stimulating, engaging and inclusive learning environment
• Able to work effectively as part of a hardworking, supportive and friendly team
• Keen to collaborate with colleagues to plan high-quality lessons across the curriculum
• Reflective practitioners who are committed to developing their own practice

What the school offers its staff

• Happy, enthusiastic and creative children and colleagues
• A welcoming, supportive and inclusive school ethos
• A positive and dedicated team focused on improving outcomes for all children
• A strong commitment to high-quality professional development
• Evidence-informed CPD opportunities for all staff
• The opportunity to be part of a collaborative Multi-Academy Trust, working alongside a range of skilled practitioners and professionals
• Opportunities for career development within the Trust

Further details about the role

Oldway Primary School is a popular and thriving school at the heart of the local community in Paignton, South Devon. With approximately 600 pupils on roll, we are a large and vibrant primary school, supported by an experienced and dedicated team of staff who are passionate about providing the very best learning experiences for our children.

We are proud to be part of Riviera Education Trust, a multi-academy trust comprising three local primary schools: Oldway Primary School, Roselands Primary School and Shiphay Learning Academy. Through close collaboration, shared expertise and a commitment to educational excellence, we work together to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive and is well prepared for the next stage of their education.

We are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and creative Classroom Teacher to join our Lower Key Stage 2 team on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover from February 2027, with an anticipated end date of August 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a welcoming and ambitious school where collaboration, creativity and high expectations are at the heart of everything we do.

Whether you are an Early Career Teacher beginning your teaching journey or an experienced teacher looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

The role is offered on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover. There may be opportunities for continued employment within the school or Trust beyond the fixed-term period; however, this cannot be guaranteed.

Further information about the role can be found in the accompanying Job Description.

We warmly welcome visits to the school and are happy to offer informal conversations about the role. This is a great opportunity to learn more about Oldway Primary School, meet our team and experience our school community firsthand.

To arrange a visit or an informal discussion with the Headteacher, please contact the school office on 01803 557 190.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.