Teacher

Salary: MPS - UPS £31,650 - £49,084 FTE (This will be paid pro-rata to reflect hours and weeks worked)

Working Pattern: This is a permanent position working 1.0 FTE per week, 39 weeks per year

St David's C of E primary School are looking to recruit an excellent class teacher to join our dedicated team starting in January 2026. This position will initially be in a mixed year 1/2 class.

St David's is a unique, inclusive and small school situated in the very centre of Exeter city. Our most recent Ofsted report described us as 'a small school with a big heart'! As a member of the Harbour Schools Partnership, we are committed to collaboration, innovation and excellence. Our vision statement: St David’s is an inclusive vibrant learning community in the heart of the city, striving for excellence, promoting ambition and a love of learning for all. Our Christian values are intrinsic to our work, providing a solid faith base for children to thrive, learn and grow. 

You will:

• Be creative, enthusiastic and passionate about teaching and learning;
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations and ambition for all pupils;
• Be warm, friendly and approachable and able to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents;
• Have high expectations for behaviour that embrace a relational approach;
• Inspire and challenge pupils with different needs;
• Possess excellent classroom management and organisational skills;
• Be a team player and committed to supporting excellence across the school;
• Be interested in the potential of developing as an Early reading leader and English lead;
• Be fully supportive of our Christian ethos and values.

We will provide:

• A small, supportive and dedicated team;
• Exciting opportunities to develop as a practitioner;
• Children who are happy to come to school and love learning!
• A chance to be part of a forward- thinking and inclusive school community.

Visits to the school are recommended. Please contact the school administrator, Mrs Sara Browning at stdavids@thsp.org.uk to arrange.

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 12 noon on Friday 3rd October 2025, interviews will be held on Monday 13th October 2025.

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.