Senior Teacher with SENCo Responsibility - Meavy CofE Primary School

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 32.50 hours (FT 1.0)

Pay Grade: MPS/UPS

Closing Date: Monday 27^th April 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 5^th May 2026

Start Date: 1^st 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

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 27^th April at 9.00am.  Interviews will be held on 5^th May 2026.

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.