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Classroom Teacher - St James Primary School (Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust)
- West Devon, Devon
- Full Time
- Teacher Pay Scale (Depending on Experience)
Location: St James CofE Primary and Nursery School, Okehampton, EX20 1GJ Required to start 20th April 2026. This post is a fixed term maternity cover (flexible up to 1 year) Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is seeking an Inspiring, Driven and Enthusiastic Classroom Teacher to join our team. At St James, we are proud to be a community rooted in our Christian vision, inspired by the parable of the wise man who built his house upon the rock. This story reflects our commitment to giving every child a strong foundation: spiritually, academically, and emotionally. We encourage children to be resilient, like the wise man, by tackling all challenges with grit and determination to succeed. Our school values, Ignite, Explore, Believe... Together! are at the heart of everything we do. As children progress on their learning journey, we ignite curiosity, explore the world and ideas with wonder, and believe in the potential of every child. We recognise the importance of our community and how our school and pupils sit within it. We hold high expectations for all our pupils, encouraging them to flourish in an environment that celebrates achievements, fosters resilience, and prepares them for a future filled with opportunity and growth. Our Trust comprises of 19 schools, 3 Colleges, 15 Primaries, and one All Through SEMH Special school. Established in 2018. We are situated in beautiful Devon on the out the outskirts of the stunning Dartmoor National Park. The schools vary in size and are all unique. Our schools are a large part of their local communities, and we value those relationships with families and locals. The Trust was created to enable schools and staff to work closely together in providing the best education possible for our children. We achieve this through meaningful collaboration both within our schools and beyond our Trust to ensure schools are able to secure and sustain improvement. Our work is built on our shared values and an unwavering belief that education improves the life chances for the children in our care. We aim for everyone in our organisation, staff and children, to be the best they can be and are relentless in our ambition to achieve this. We want our children to look back on their school experience with a sense of achievement and joy and we provide a wealth of additional curriculum experiences to enrich their learning. We care deeply about the children in our schools and work with kindness, compassion, manners and respect. By modelling and expecting these behaviours from our children, we aim to grow future citizens who will positively contribute to society, creating a brighter future for our world. Our vision and values are what we build our schools upon, with Ambition, Co-operation & Transformation being at the heart. As an established Trust, DMAT can offer a wide range of benefits for our employees: • Cycle to work scheme • Tech Scheme • Eyecare Vouchers • Access to Discounts • CPD opportunities • Extensive Health & Wellbeing Package • Long Service Days • On site Parking • Excellent Training Package • Employee Recognition Scheme Why choose DMAT? DMAT are an inclusive and forward-looking trust, who seek to nurture our children and employees to be the best they can be. The role will be based at St James Primary School, but it is expected there will be occasional travel to other Trust educational settings and offices. Summary of Role: To contribute to the provision of high-quality Teaching and Learning, ensuring maximum success for all. To be a role model for the school community and raise levels of pupil achievement. Our teachers must possess the skills and understanding to accelerate the progress and raise the achievement of all our children. They should be excellent classroom practitioners who are committed to providing high quality learning experiences for all children, possess high levels of emotional intelligence and a desire to continually improve their practice. The role will require travel to Trust educational settings and offices. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Working closely with school leaders and members of the SLT to ensure that the visions and cooperative values are effective and pertinent to all aspects of school life. Maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the teaching of relevant subject(s) and take account of wider curriculum developments which are relevant to the day-to-day work. Being an outstanding practitioner, carrying out the functions of a teacher in accordance with the Teacher Standards and the stated aims and objectives of the Trust. Supporting help develop the school’s policies and actively promote high levels of achievement at all stages. Planning lessons/activities and sequences of lessons to meet pupils’ individual learning needs and using a range of strategies to ensure effective teaching/tutoring, behaviour and classroom management. Working in partnership with the leadership team to monitor the success of the teaching of the curriculum and manage areas for improvement. Ensuring there is a close match between the learning experiences offered and the individual needs of the children in the class, so as to give each child an opportunity to achieve to the maximum of his/her capability. Maintaining an attractive and stimulating classroom environment and contribute to making the whole school environment stimulating. Making appropriate educational provision for children with SEMH and, with support from the SENDCO. Maintaining assessment records and report on pupils’ progress to senior staff and to parents and carers, in accordance with school policy, regularly using the school’s tracking system for assessment. Ensuring good order and discipline among pupils and safeguard their health and safety, doing everything possible to safeguard and promote the welfare of students/pupils/children in the School/Trust. Working with the DSL and Deputy DSL to ensure safeguarding is promoted. Developing and maintaining effective relationships with parents, colleagues, the governing body and the local community and ensuring effective links are made with support services. Taking responsibility for professional development and use the outcomes to improve teaching (and tutoring) and students’ learning. Data Protection / General Data Protection Regulations Compliance The Privacy Notice sets our general principles in relation to Data Protection and the General Data Protection Regulations. You should also abide all Trust policies relating to the use of data including but not limited to: • Acceptable Use Policy. • Records Retention Policy. • Personal Data Breach Procedure. • Employee Code of Conduct. • E-safety Policy. • Social Media Policy. • Use of Personal Devices Policy. Our Privacy Notice for Employees explains how we use your personal data. You should note that a duty of confidentiality applies to all personal data seen prior to the first day of employment (for example, pupil lists for the purposes of lesson planning or other activities to support teaching and learning). This reflects the custom and practice of those contracts of employment starting on the first day of term while recognising the need to be aware of and plan to support pupil needs. The conditions of employment of teachers in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions of Service Document apply to this post. Teachers must abide by the Teachers’ Standards throughout their career. Teachers (and staff appointed under Teaching Staff Terms and Conditions) must have an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities. Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. All schools in The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). ‘This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.’ Your application form will be processed by My New Term who act for DMAT as a data processor - please see our Privacy Notice for more information about how we process job applicant personal data. The successful candidate will be required to come to DMAT Central Offices to complete mandatory training. Training Details: • Location: Central Head Office (Wardhayes) 8 Simmons Way, Okehampton, EX20 1PY. • Purpose: To provide comprehensive training on company policies, procedures, and systems necessary for successful integration into the role. • Training Schedule: Daily sessions from 9am to 4pm, with breaks provided. Benefits of Training Week: • To gain valuable insights into our company culture and values. • Interact with key stakeholders and team members. • Acquire essential knowledge and skills to excel in your role. • Establish a strong foundation for your career growth within Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust. Please visit our website, Education for all local children | Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust , for further information and to apply for this position.
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Senior Cover Supervisor - Clyst Vale Community College
- Exeter, Devon
- Part Time
- £24,826 actual salary (£30,519 FTE)
Clyst Vale is a thriving and vibrant 11- 16 Community College situated five miles from Exeter. Visitors to Clyst Vale usually comment on the friendly, orderly atmosphere, the courtesy of our students, and the purposefulness in lessons. We have clear expectations and systems, but far more important are the excellent working relationships we establish between staff and students, as well as staff and parents. We remain the only Secondary school in Devon to be accredited Gold Rights Respecting School status. The Role Starting as soon as possible, we are seeking a dedicated, highly organised and efficient Senior Cover Supervisor to join our school. In addition to undertaking the role of a Cover Supervisor, the role of the Senior Cover Supervisor is to also manage our team of Cover Supervisors. This which will involve training, their day-to-day activities and raising any performance issues with them. In addition, you will monitor the quality of the cover work set and raise any concerns with the Deputy Principal (Curriculum). You will also support and brief supply teachers, ensuring they are provided with cover work and help to resolve any issues they may encounter. When not required for cover, you will support with Emergency Call Out and after school detentions. This role would be ideal for a teacher who is maybe looking to step back from teaching but wants to still play a fundamental role in supporting students. Potential candidates must have experience of working in a school, preferably secondary, and have experience of cover supervision or equivalent classroom experience. We can offer A unique opportunity to work within a Rights Respecting School with a strong community ethos A supportive CPD programme Free on-site parking We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates. Online checks will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. You can find our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy here https://www.every.education/Open/Document?guid=0923b6e6-5dbf-4e8c-aee2-b38dcff3e266&display=True Please note we do not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to non-UK citizens. To apply, please visit our website: https://www.clystvale.org/362/vacancies Closing date for all applications is midnight Sunday 22nd February 2026.
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Administrative Assistant - The Harbour School Partnership Services
- Devon
- Part Time
- NJC Grade C: £25,583 - £26,403 Full Time Equivalent (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)
The Harbour Schools Partnership is seeking a proactive and well organised Administrative Assistant to join our Harbour Support Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic, detail focused, and committed to providing high quality administrative support across a busy Multi Academy Trust. About the Role Working closely with the Estates Leader and the wider Estates Team, you will play a key role in ensuring effective coordination and delivery of estates, facilities, health & safety, and capital works across our schools. You will also provide general administrative support to the Trust’s central operations. This position is a home-based role but you’ll enjoy a balance of remote working and occasional travel for key meetings with schools and the HSS team, making this an ideal opportunity for those seeking flexibility without compromising on impact. Your work will help maintain statutory compliance, support contractor management, and keep communication flowing smoothly between schools, contractors, and the Trust. Key Responsibilities Estates Administration • Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Estates Team. • Maintain accurate filing systems, document control, and central statutory compliance records. • Carry out due diligence checks on premises related suppliers and maintain SCR records. • Ensure contractors provide all required documentation to demonstrate safe working practices. • Update asset registers and premises records. • Liaise with contractors and schools to coordinate access, scheduling, and work during term time and holidays. • Work with Finance to raise purchase orders. • Support consistent communication across the Trust regarding estates procedures and updates. • Assist with reviewing and updating policies, procedures, and guidance documents. • General Trust Administration • Monitor the "more info" inbox and direct enquiries appropriately • Collate and distribute the weekly internal newsletter. • Carry out initial checks on Governors. About You We are looking for someone who is: • Experienced in administrative work. • Well organised, able to multi task, and confident working both independently and as part of a team. • A strong communicator across email, phone, and in person interactions. • Self motivated, reliable, and able to plan ahead while managing competing demands. • ICT confident, with good skills in email, digital communication, and general IT. • Educated to GCSE Level (Grade C/4 or above) in English and Maths. Desirable attributes include: • A proactive, “have a go” attitude. • NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration (or equivalent). • Willingness to learn and develop new skills. • This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure. The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. To apply for this role please submit your application online at Administrative Assistant ; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post. Please apply by 12 noon on Monday 23rd February 2026.
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