Classroom Teacher at St James Church of England Primary and Nursery School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SJCEPANS/67172

Location

Fort Road, Off Crediton Road, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1GJ

Contract Type

Temporary/Maternity Cover

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

Teacher Pay Scale - Depending on Experience

Closing Date

12:00pm, 6th Feb 2026

Start Date

20/4/2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

9/2/2026

Interview Date(s) 9/2/2026

About this Role

We are looking to appoint an driven, enthusiastic and dedicated classroom practitioner.

At St James, we are proud to be a community rooted in our Christian vision, inspired by the parable of the wise man who built his house upon the rock. This story reflects our commitment to giving every child a strong foundation: spiritually, academically, and emotionally. We encourage children to be resilient, like the wise man, by tackling all challenges with grit and determination to succeed.

Our school values, Ignite, Explore, Believe... Together! are at the heart of everything we do. As children progress on their learning journey, we ignite curiosity, explore the world and ideas with wonder, and believe in the potential of every child. We recognise the importance of our community and how our school and pupils sit within it.

We hold high expectations for all our pupils, encouraging them to flourish in an environment that celebrates achievements, fosters resilience, and prepares them for a future filled with opportunity and growth.

Our Trust comprises of 19 schools, 3 Colleges, 15 Primaries, and one All Through SEMH Special school. Established in 2018. We are situated in beautiful Devon on the out the outskirts of the stunning Dartmoor National Park. The schools vary in size and are all unique. Our schools are a large part of their local communities, and we value those relationships with families and locals.

The Trust was created to enable schools and staff to work closely together in providing the best education possible for our children. We achieve this through meaningful collaboration both within our schools and beyond our Trust to ensure schools are able to secure and sustain improvement.

Our work is built on our shared values and an unwavering belief that education improves the life chances for the children in our care. We aim for everyone in our organisation, staff and children, to be the best they can be and are relentless in our ambition to achieve this. We want our children to look back on their school experience with a sense of achievement and joy and we provide a wealth of additional curriculum experiences to enrich their learning.

We care deeply about the children in our schools and work with kindness, compassion, manners and respect. By modelling and expecting these behaviours from our children, we aim to grow future citizens who will positively contribute to society, creating a brighter future for our world.

Our vision and values are what we build our schools upon, with Ambition, Co-operation & Transformation being at the heart.

As an established Trust, DMAT can offer a wide range of benefits for our employees:

Cycle to work scheme
Tech Scheme
Eyecare Vouchers
Access to Discounts
CPD opportunities
Extensive Health & Wellbeing Package
Long Service Days
On site Parking – In some locations
Excellent Training Package
Employee Recognition Scheme

Why choose DMAT?

DMAT are an inclusive and forward-looking trust, who seek to nurture our children and employees to be the best they can be.

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.

Please see attached job description for further details of this role

Data Protection / General Data Protection Regulations Compliance 

The Privacy Notice sets our general principles in relation to Data Protection and the General Data Protection Regulations. You should also abide all Trust policies relating to the use of data including but not limited to:  

Acceptable Use Policy  
Records Retention Policy  
Personal Data Breach Procedure  
Employee Code of Conduct  
E-safety Policy  
Social Media Policy  
Use of Personal Devices Policy

Our Privacy Notice for Employees explains how we use your personal data. 

You should note that a duty of confidentiality applies to all personal data seen prior to the first day of employment (for example, pupil lists for the purposes of lesson planning or other activities to support teaching and learning). This reflects the custom and practice of those contracts of employment starting on the first day of term while recognising the need to be aware of and plan to support pupil needs.    

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 Central Offices 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

  Maria Hazlewood
  01837 52341
  admin@stjamesokehampton.org.uk

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

Please add your user names for the following social media platforms (if used) - Facebook, X and Linked-In. Thank you.
Personal Statement - Maximum of 1000 words