KS1 Teacher - Kentisbury Primary School (West Exmoor Federation)
- Multiple Locations
- Full Time
- MPS
West Exmoor Federation, incorporating Lynton C of E (VA) Primary School, Parracombe C of E (VC) Primary School and Kentisbury Primary School.
Are you the talented, creative and dedicated class teacher that we are seeking to join our thriving federation of good schools in September 2025? (A later start date would be considered for the right individual.) Would you relish the opportunity of working within the stunning backdrop of the Exmoor National Park within a successful, local authority maintained federation of schools? The schools within the West Exmoor Federation pride themselves on providing a friendly, welcoming and caring environment within which children and staff alike can flourish and find their best-selves. Governors and senior leaders value well-being and prioritise realistic workload.
You will be based at Kentisbury Primary School; the Early Years and Key Stage One base for both Kentisbury and Parracombe Schools. The site also accommodates our highly success pre-school, Little Berries. The federation is very well resourced, with all classes having at least one full time teaching assistant. Leadership opportunities may become available for the right individual.
In order to meet our exacting requirements, you will need to:
- Have a proven track record of delivering consistently high standards of teaching and learning, including phonics and early reading;
- Be creative, enthusiastic and passionate about our children’s learning;
- Be committed to providing our children with an exciting and purposeful range of opportunities within and beyond the classroom;
- Demonstrate high expectations of achievement and behaviour which embrace a relational learning approach;
- Inspire and challenge children of varying abilities;
- Possess excellent classroom management and organisational skills;
- Have a positive and innovative outlook and be able to exude an optimistic energy across the federation;
- Be a team player and committed towards assisting the federation in striving for excellence;
- Demonstrate initiative and embrace autonomy;
- Display commitment and flexibility towards all aspects of school life;
- Be fully supportive of the Christian vision and values embraced by our federation.
Visits to the federation are very much welcomed and encouraged. Come and see for yourself our friendly, caring and welcoming environment and meet our wonderful children, who are most definitely our best ambassadors. To arrange a visit, please contact Mel Wright on 01271 883263.
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.
Online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks.
Our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Procedures can be found on our website.
Both experienced and Early Career Teachers are warmly invited to apply. If you would like to be considered for this position, please apply in writing, including a full CV and two referees, to the Executive Headteacher, Jayne Peacock. Applications should be submitted via email to: jayne.peacock@westexmoorfederation.org.uk
Closing Date: 11 July, 2025.
Interview Date: 18 July 2025.