Classroom Teacher at North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery

This vacancy is only available to internal candidates who are currently employed at Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust. Please do not apply if you are not currently employed at this organisation as your application will not be considered.

13 Days Remaining

Internal Applicants ONLY

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/NTCPSAN/45667

Location

Exeter Street, North Tawton, Devon, EX20 2HB

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£31,650.00 - £40,439.00 Annually (FTE)
DOE

Closing Date

11:59pm, 21st Apr 2025

Start Date

September 2025

Positions Available

Positions Available 4

Suitable for ECTs

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About this Role

Summary of Role:

To contribute to the provision of high-quality Teaching and Learning, ensuring maximum success for all. To be a role model for the school community and raise levels of pupil achievement. Our teachers must possess the skills and understanding to accelerate the progress and raise the achievement of all our children. They should be excellent classroom practitioners who are committed to providing high quality learning experiences for all children, possess high levels of emotional intelligence and a desire to continually improve their practice.

The role will require travel to Trust educational settings and offices.

Successful candidates will:

Hold the relevant professional qualifications (Degree & QTS)

Have relevant key stage teaching experience.

Have excellent pedagogical understanding of how to progress learning.

Have good phonics knowledge and understanding of early literacy skills.

Be a well-organised, reliable, enthusiastic individual who will review, monitor and evaluate school performance.

We will offer you:

A school that is committed to our people and their development and wellbeing;

A warm and friendly environment;

Dedicated, supportive and friendly colleagues;

Enthusiastic children;

Career progression.

Variety of Staff Benefits

Main Duties and Responsibilities: 

Working closely with school leaders and members of the SLT to ensure that the visions and cooperative values are effective and pertinent to all aspects of school life.

Maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of the teaching of relevant subject(s) and take account of wider curriculum developments which are relevant to the day to day work. Being an outstanding practitioner, carrying out the functions of a teacher in accordance with the Teacher Standards and the stated aims and objectives of the Trust.

Supporting help develop the school’s policies and actively promote high levels of achievement at all stages. Planning lessons/activities and sequences of lessons to meet pupils’ individual learning needs and using a range of strategies to ensure effective teaching/tutoring, behaviour and classroom management. Working in partnership with the leadership team to monitor the success of the teaching of the curriculum and manage areas for improvement.

Ensuring there is a close match between the learning experiences offered and the individual needs of the children in the class, so as to give each child an opportunity to achieve to the maximum of his/her capability.

Maintaining an attractive and stimulating classroom environment and contribute to making the whole school environment stimulating. Making appropriate educational provision for children with SEMH and, with support from the SENDCO.

Maintaining assessment records and report on pupils’ progress to senior staff and to parents and carers, in accordance with school policy, regularly using the school’s tracking system for assessment.

Ensuring good order and discipline among pupils and safeguard their health and safety, doing everything possible to safeguard and promote the welfare of students/pupils/children in the School/Trust. Working with the DSL and Deputy DSL to ensure safeguarding is promoted. 

Developing and maintaining effective relationships with parents, colleagues, the governing body and the local community and ensuring effective links are made with support services.

Taking responsibility for professional development and use the outcomes to improve teaching (and tutoring) and students’ learning. 

Detailed Person Specification:

Criteria	Essential	Desirable
Professional Qualifications and Learning	Good Degree Qualified teacher status (QTS)	Training for the whole primary age range. First Aid Training
Experience	Teaching experience in Primary Key Stages with proven ability as a classroom practitioner. Ability to provide a stimulating and challenging classroom environment for all pupils.	Knowledge and experience of personalised learning. Experience of working with and supervising other adult support within the classroom (teaching assistants, parent helpers, students). Experience of leading a team.
Leading, Learning and Teaching	Knowledge and understanding of a board, balanced and relevant curriculum. Excellent behaviour management skills. A secure understanding of the processes by which children learn. Ability to differentiate the curriculum to meet the needs of all achievers. Competent in the use of ICT across the curriculum especially in relation to supporting planning and assessment, and the use of whiteboard technology. Understanding and use of assessment to inform future teaching and learning. Competent in the use of observational assessment to inform further learning. A willingness to work on one or more curriculum areas. To be able to work creatively and sensitively with children.	An understanding of a whole school approach to improvement and raising standards. Familiarity with the SEND Code of Practice.
Additional	Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people. Up to date knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and guidance in relation to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people A highly professional approach to their work.	The desire for further career progression. Ability to effectively lead a team and work collaboratively with parents/carers. Able to manage time effectively.

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. All schools in The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). ‘This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.’ Your application form will be processed by My New Term who act for DMAT as a data processor- please see our Privacy Notice for more information about how we process job applicant personal data.

The successful candidate will be required to come to DMAT HQ to complete mandatory training.

Training Details:

Location: Central Head Office (Wardhayes) 8 Simmons Way, Okehampton, EX20 1PY

Purpose: To provide comprehensive training on company policies, procedures, and systems necessary for successful integration into the role.

Training Schedule: Daily sessions from 9am to 4pm, with breaks provided.

Benefits of Training Week:
To gain valuable insights into our company culture and values.

Interact with key stakeholders and team members.

Acquire essential knowledge and skills to excel in your role.

Establish a strong foundation for your career growth within Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust.

Contact Details

  Tara Penny
  01837851205
  tpenny@dmatschools.org.uk

North Tawton Community Primary School and Nursery would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings: