Class Teacher

We want all children to:

• Feel they BELONG

• Be CURIOUS

• Be CREATIVE

• Feel EMPOWERED

…. and think about the SUSTAINABILITY of everything we do.

We are looking for a great teacher with a positive attitude and good sense of humour to join our fantastic team in upper key stage 1/lower key stage 2, and make a difference to the children of Buckfastleigh Primary School, which is part of Westcountry School’s Trust.  

At Buckfastleigh, we believe all children deserve to be…

“Safe, respected and ready to step out into the world.” 

Buckfastleigh Primary School is at the heart of the community on the edge of Dartmoor. There are fantastic learning opportunities right on our doorstep and we are looking for a teacher who can unlock those.

The successful candidate will;

• Encourage a love of learning in their classroom.

• Be able to build great relationships with children.

• Be committed to achieving high standards across the school.

• Have high expectations for learning and behaviour 

• Have effective interpersonal skills with the ability to work with staff, governors and parents.

We can offer you:

• The freedom to get on with what you do best – teach.

• A friendly professional team committed to achieving the very best for the children

• Excellent opportunities for continuing professional development through WeST

• Enthusiastic and supportive governors and parents

• Lovely children who deserve the best

This is an exciting opportunity to join Westcountry Schools Trust, currently employing approximately 1500 staff and growing. We are a dynamic organisation with our students and staff at our heart. Built on an extensive track record of excellence, the Trust combines a range of secondary colleges, primary schools and business units based in a variety of sites across Devon and Cornwall. We are also a stone’s throw from some of the best beaches and countryside in the country.

Tours of the school are available at 9am on Friday 16th June 2023. To book onto a tour please contact Nicola Dixon on ndixon@buckfastleigh.devon.sch.uk.

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application.  Please include any specific skills you can bring to the school, ie RWInc,  Open Worlds etc. Application form and job description are available to download from the school website.

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.

Completed applications should be sent through to ndixon@buckfastleigh.devon.sch.uk by 5pm on Thursday 22nd May 2023.