Foundation Teacher - Holsworthy C of E Primary School
- Devon, Torridge
- Part Time
- M1 - M4
Required to start as soon as possible.
At Holsworthy Primary School, we are dedicated to providing an engaging, inclusive, and nurturing environment for our pupils. We pride ourselves on fostering creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning. As part of our commitment to excellence, we are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic foundation subject specialist teacher to work primarily across KS2 teaching an area of expertise.
We are seeking a practitioner with a genuine passion for their subject and a strong commitment to academic excellence. The successful candidate will inspire pupils through high‑quality teaching, deep subject knowledge, and the ability to make learning both challenging and exciting. You will play a key role in raising aspirations, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. If you are driven, reflective, and eager to share your enthusiasm for your specialist area across the school, we would be delighted to hear from you.
We are seeking someone who:
• Has Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a recognised teaching qualification.
• Has experience teaching within KS2 or KS3, with excellent knowledge of one Foundation subject.
• Has strong classroom management skills and the ability to create an engaging learning environment based on secure relationships.
• Has a passion for teaching and commitment to improving outcomes for all students.
• Has an ethos based in restorative practice
• Is committed to remaining abreast of advances in research and practice within their chosen subject area.
• Is a team player, treats everyone with kindness and is fully committed to our Christian ethos and school vision: ‘Working together, growing together, all to flourish’.
• Is enthusiastic and highly committed to overcoming barriers to ensure our pupils can flourish academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.
• Naturally uses a relational approach to both our students and our families.
As a school we can offer:
• Wonderful children, who are motivated to learn.
• A positive climate in which to work, with friendly and dedicated staff and governors.
• An opportunity to work with a supportive and ambitious senior leadership team, who value others and are committed to the professional development of colleagues.
• A strong Christian ethos.
• A fantastic rural setting, close to Dartmoor and 15 minutes from the picturesque North Cornwall/Devon coastline.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Health and well-being benefits.
Holsworthy C of E Primary is committed to safeguarding, inclusive practice and equal opportunities for all. Our Child Protection Policy can be found on our school website Holsworthy Primary School – Holsworthy Primary School
Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact the school as soon as possible to arrange this prior to interview.
This post is fixed term pending a permanent appointment.
If you are passionate about making a difference in children’s lives and want to be part of a thriving school community, we would love to hear from you.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires a DBS disclosure.
This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online checks.
Please see our link below to our Safeguarding-and-Child-Protection-Policy-2022.pdf Safeguarding-and-Child-Protection-Policy-2022.pdf (holsworthy-primary.devon.sch.uk)
To apply, please complete the application form on our website Vacancies – Holsworthy Primary School and return it to admin@holsworthy-primary.devon.sch.uk by 9am Thursday 19th March 2026.
Shortlisting: Friday 20th March 2026
Interviews: week commencing 23rd March
Job Details
- OrganisationDevon County Schools
- Work LocationDevonTorridge
- Work Postcode
EX22 6HD
- Reference
JS08002
- Occupational GroupTeaching - Primary & Early Years
- Salary Details
M1 - M4
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypePart Time
- Hours
16.25 hours per week (Monday - Friday afternoons only)
- Closing Date
19/03/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes