KS1 Class Teacher 0.4 (Maternity Cover) Thursday & Friday

Kingsteignton School; Highweek; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsteignton School in England is seeking an excellent class teacher committed to raising attainment and improving outcomes for children.

The successful candidate will join a supportive staff team within Education South West multi-academy trust, prioritising strong relationships, high expectations, and an aspirational, dream-big attitude to every pupil's learning journey.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with QTS and ECT years completed.
• Ability to inspire learners through innovative curriculum experiences.
• Commitment to safeguarding and high professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Inspire learners through exciting and innovative curriculum experiences.
• Maintain high expectations and model aspirational conduct.
• Create a calm, nurturing environment responsive to varied needs.
• Demonstrate resilience to ensure provision meets high standards.
• Be a positive role model and support professional development.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum development

Communication with stakeholders

Inspiring learners

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

ECT years completed

Job description

Start date: Week commencing 2nd November 2026

Pay range: Teachers’ Pay Scale (MPS/UPS)

Closing date: Tuesday 13th October 2026 (09:00)

Interviews: Thursday 15th October 2026

Kingsteignton School are seeking to appoint an excellent class teacher who is committed to raising attainment and improving outcomes for children.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive staff team, who are part of the Education South West multi-academy trust. The successful candidate will prioritise building strong relationships and connections with both children and adults alike and will have the vision, passion and drive to achieve excellent outcomes for all pupils. They will model a positive outlook on a daily basis and will encourage all children to aspire and ‘dream big’.

The successful applicant will also:

• Have a passion for inspiring learners through exciting and innovative curriculum experiences.
• Have high expectations of themselves and their pupils, modelling aspiration in their daily being.
• Be keen to engender a calm sense of support, nurture and care for our children.
• Demonstrate resilience and determination to ensure our provision is of the highest standard.
• Be flexible and adaptable to be able to meet the varied needs of our children.
• Be a positive role model for the children.
• Have a desire to develop their own skills and career progression and be part of the whole life of the school.
• Have completed their ECT years.
• As this post is a maternity cover, it is subject to the associated conditions and will finish when the current post holder returns to school immediately after the Easter holidays.

At Kingsteignton School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The position is subject to a DBS enhanced disclosure check.

Furthermore, the successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of their identity, their educational or professional qualifications as well as their registration with an appropriate professional body. Our Child Protection / Safeguarding policy, which details our commitment to pupils’ safety and wellbeing, can be found on our website through the following link:

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This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.

The school is committed to developing their teachers and will - through the appraisal and coaching process - provide additional support to enhance the successful candidate’s teaching skills.

Please contact the school by email on [e-mail], or telephone on 01626 563888, if you wish to find out more or arrange a visit, which we strongly encourage. The following visit slots are available:

• Thursday 8th October, 13:15 & 16:00
• Friday 9th October, 09:00
• Monday 12th October, 09:00

Education South West is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This includes checks with past employers, an online check of publicly available information, including social media, and an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service