This is an exciting opportunity to join our Trust at Buckfastleigh Primary School.

We are very proud of Buckfastleigh Primary School and its place at the heart of the community. Our school is a vibrant and dynamic place to learn. We are proud to be part of a school where children and staff are inspired to learn, challenged to do their best and encouraged to succeed.  Recently, our school was judged as 'Good' overall by Ofsted. In Behaviours and Attitudes and Early Years our school was judged as 'Outstanding'. 

Our vision and values are that every child will feel a sense of belonging, be ambitious and resilient so that they are safe, respected and ready to step into the world.

We have an exciting opportunity for a teacher to join our dedicated team who strive for the best outcomes for all our children. You should have a love of learning and a positive attitude to make a difference to the children of Buckfastleigh Primary School which is part of Westcountry School’s Trust. 

Our 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.  We are a stone’s throw from some of the best beaches and countryside in the country.

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 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
• ·         Lovely children who deserve the best

Westcountry Schools Trust is a multi-academy trust of 31 schools, currently employing approximately 2,800 staff and growing. We are a dynamic organisation with our students and staff at our heart. Our values inform our work and we hope you agree these are key to success:

Working for the Trust includes some key benefits, please see our website for full details.

For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Jessica Rafferty on 01364 643304.

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.

Information about our key policies is available at: https://www.westst.org.uk/our-policies (this includes our DBS Policy, Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, and Recruitment and Selection Policy).