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Teacher

Salary £32,916 - £51,048
Location South Molton Community Primary Academy, South Molton
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This is a {Advertised Permanent / Temporary}, {Advertised Full Time / Part Time} vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

Salary: MPS - UPS - £32,916 - £51,048 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern: This is a full-time, fixed term maternity cover position working 1.0 FTE, 39 weeks per year.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, skilled and committed teacher initially for a Year Two/Three class from April 2026 on a fixed term maternity cover contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to join South Molton Community Primary School, where we aim to give children a well-rounded and balanced curriculum that benefits both children and staff.

We are looking for someone who is resilient, innovative and brings an infectious enthusiasm that inspires positive change. You will be hardworking, respectfully challenging, patient and kind, just the type of teacher our young people, staff and community can truly relate to.

The ideal candidate will:

  • embrace creativity and outdoor learning;
  • bring out the very best in each individual child;
  • be confident with the current primary curriculum;
  • demonstrate a positive attitude and bundles of enthusiasm;
  • be self‑reflective and committed to lifelong learning;
  • be keen to develop their leadership skills within a curriculum area;
  • be committed to our school values of Nature and Sustainability.

This school can offer: friendly and welcoming staff high levels of support and guidance realistic expectations of teacher workload to ensure a healthy work / life balance an exciting curriculum that is creative and includes regular outdoor learning well behaved children that are ready learn extensive facilities and outdoor areas a commitment to high quality continual professional development We welcome applications from MPS and UPS ranges.

Please note, in line with our Safer Recruitment policy, references will be requested after shortlisting as part of the selection process.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Visits to the school are encouraged before application; please ring 01769 572198 to book visit.

To apply for this role please submit your application online; your supporting statement should outline your suitability for the post.

The closing date for applications is noon 6th February 2026, interviews will be held on Thursday 12th February 2026.

All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.

The Harbour Schools Partnership require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

The Harbour Schools Partnership is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post.

Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy is available via our website here.

Our school aims to be a positive, caring community in which each individual is valued and respected. We endeavour to provide a high-quality learning environment to enable children and staff to learn about the world and embrace learning for life.  

We foster confidence and independence in our children. We encourage children to understand the feelings of others, to respect their differences, ideas and cultures and to consider thoughtfully their own attitudes, values and beliefs.

 Our school is committed to offering the children a high standard of education, through a broad and balanced curriculum in line with statutory requirements.

Holywell C of E Primary School believe that our values drive our behaviours which in turn create the culture of our organisation. Our core values are:

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