Teacher January 2027

The Methodist Church in Britain; Exeter; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Collaboration culture

Staff wellbeing

Ted Wragg Trust affiliation

Visits to the school welcomed

Job summary

Exwick Heights Primary School, part of the Ted Wragg Trust, invites applications for a Year 3 class teacher on a fixed-term basis until the end of the academic year. The role is to teach on Mondays and Tuesdays, totaling 13 hours a week, starting 4 January.

You will create a nurturing, high-expectation learning environment, work with colleagues and families, and contribute to the wider life of the school. A full DBS check is required, and fluent English is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent classroom practice with a passion for primary education.
• Belief that all children can achieve highly with the right support and challenge.
• High expectations for behaviour, presentation and academic achievement.
• Creating classrooms where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn.
• Reflective, organised and committed to continual improvement.
• Works collaboratively and contributes to team culture.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 3 class on Mondays and Tuesdays.
• Create a positive, nurturing and engaging learning environment where all children can succeed.
• Maintain high expectations for learning, behaviour and achievement.
• Work with colleagues to ensure consistency and strong pupil outcomes.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Build strong relationships with children and families.

Skills

Excellent classroom practice

Growth mindset

High expectations

Collaborative teamwork

Reflective practitioner

Parent communication

Job description

Year 3 class teacher post at Exwick Heights Primary School, part of the Ted Wragg Trust, on a fixed-term basis to the end of the academic year. The work is teaching the class, building a nurturing, high-expectation learning environment, and working with colleagues and families. Teaching falls on Mondays and Tuesdays only, 13 hours a week, from 4 January. Appointment depends on a full DBS check, and the role needs confident, fluent spoken English.

What the job involves

• Teach a Year 3 class on Mondays and Tuesdays
• Create a positive, nurturing and engaging learning environment where all children can succeed
• Maintain high expectations for learning, behaviour and achievement
• Work with colleagues to ensure consistency and strong pupil outcomes
• Contribute to the wider life of the school
• Build strong relationships with children and families

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent classroom practice with a passion for primary education
• Belief that all children can achieve highly with the right support and challenge
• High expectations for behaviour, presentation and academic achievement
• Creating classrooms where children feel safe, valued and inspired to learn
• Reflective, organised and committed to continual improvement
• Works collaboratively and contributes to team culture

Checks & eligibility

• Full DBS check before appointment

Other

• Confident and fluent spoken English
• Shares the school's values of kindness, curiosity and determination

What’s offered

• High-quality professional development and support
• Strong culture of collaboration and professional learning
• Leaders committed to staff wellbeing
• Opportunity to work within the Ted Wragg Trust
• Visits to the school welcomed