Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) at Sherford Vale School & Nursery

35 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SVS/71266

Location

Hercules Road, Sherford, Devon, PL9 8FA

Contract Type

Maternity Cover

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 Annually (FTE)

Closing Date

9:00am, Mon 20th Apr, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 3

Suitable for ECTs

About this Role

At Sherford Vale School and Nursery we are looking for Class Teacher's to cover Maternity Leave

• Salary: MPS

• Fixed term to cover maternity leave starting in September 2026

• Full time

Sherford Vale Primary is a school with proactive staff that are committed to education of the whole child. At Sherford, you will find a warm and friendly atmosphere, with a purposeful learning environment. We aim to provide happy and supportive surroundings for the children in our care and have in place a wide range of learning experiences to help and ensure the full growth and development of the child – physically, intellectually, socially and morally.

If you are a teacher who:

• Enjoys working with children

• Is patient, caring and a good communicator

• Is resourceful, calm under pressure and able to use your own initiative

• Is able to work as part of a team and willing to share knowledge and expertise

Then we would like to hear from you.

We are looking for a teacher who can demonstrate:

• Energy and enthusiasm

• Excellent team working skills

• An exemplary classroom practitioner having high expectations with regard to standards and behaviour.

• Creativity in their approach to children's learning.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and have ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of young people.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references – references will be sought prior to interview. Proof of qualifications is compulsory.

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. Provision of false data is an offence and will result in your application being rejected.

No CVs accepted – please complete an official application form if you wish to be considered for this role.