Senior Teacher with SENCo Responsibility - Meavy C of E Primary School (St Christopher’s Multi Academy Trust)
- West Devon, Devon
- Full Time
- MPS/UPS
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Senior Teacher & SENCO – Join Our Warm, Ambitious Village School
Are you an experienced and passionate educator looking for your next challenge? Our small, welcoming village primary school is seeking a Senior Teacher who will also take on the role of SENCO. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a flourishing village school by helping drive excellence and belonging for every child.
Nestled on the edge of Dartmoor, Meavy Primary School is a warm, close‑knit village community where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to flourish. Our families, staff and pupils describe the school as friendly and welcoming and as a result, feel part of the ‘Meavy Family.’ Visitors regularly comment on the calm, purposeful atmosphere that comes from living our Christian values every day. Our pupils love coming to school and are keen to learn.
We pride ourselves on being inclusive, innovative, and committed to achieving the very best outcomes for all pupils. We are looking for a strong practitioner who shares our belief that every child deserves to thrive, whatever their starting point. As Senior Teacher and SENCO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our school’s vision and driving continuous improvement. You’ll lead by example—supporting colleagues, inspiring pupils, and working closely with parents, the headteacher and wider Trust to champion best practice and innovation.
Being part of St Christopher’s Trust deepens and extends what we can offer. Through this partnership, you will benefit from exceptional CPD, structured leadership development pathways, and a collaborative network of colleagues—bringing fresh ideas, expert guidance, and shared ambition to our small village school
Our school offers the warmth and friendliness of a village setting, combined with the ambition and drive of a forward-thinking trust. If you are ready to lead with vision, champion inclusion, and inspire both pupils and colleagues, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to arrange a tour of the school, please contact the school directly on 01822853270
If you have any queries when applying for this vacancy, please contact people@stcmat.org
Please note it is our process to apply for references for shortlisted applicants and to complete online searches in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, for all shortlisted applicants. 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 Disclosure is required for this post.
Our safeguarding policy can be viewed on our policies page which can be accessed Here
We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status.
Please visit the link below, for information on how to apply: https://www.stchristophersmat.org/work-with-us/current-vacancies
Your completed application form should be submitted by the 27th April 2026 at 9.00am.
Interview Date: Will be held on 5th May 2026.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationWest DevonDevon
- Work Postcode
PL20 6PJ
- Reference
AC6220
- Occupational GroupTeaching - Primary & Early YearsTeaching - Special & Other
- Salary Details
MPS/UPS
- Job TermPermanent
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
32.5 hours per week
- Closing Date
26/04/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes