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 part-time, fixed term maternity cover position 0.8 FTE per week, 39 weeks per year (Monday to Thursday).
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 seeking an enthusiastic, skilled, and dedicated teacher to lead a Year 4/5 class from January 2026. This is a fixed-term maternity cover position.
We're looking for someone who is:
* Resilient and innovative, with enthusiasm that is infections and inspires positive change.
* Hardworking, respectfully challenging, patient, kind and someone our pupils, staff, and wider community can truly connect with.
The ideal candidate will:
* Embrace creativity and outdoor learning.
* Bring out the best in every child.
* Be confident in delivering the current primary curriculum.
* Demonstrate a positive attitude and boundless enthusiasm.
* Be reflective and committed to lifelong learning.
* Be keen to develop leadership skills in a curriculum area.
* Uphold and promote our school values of Nature and Sustainability.
In return, we offer:
* A friendly and welcoming team.
* Strong support and guidance.
* Realistic expectations around workload to promote a healthy work-life balance.
* A creative and engaging curriculum with regular outdoor learning.
* Well-behaved, eager-to-learn pupils.
* Excellent facilities and outdoor spaces.
* A commitment to high-quality professional development.
We welcome applications from MPS and UPS ranges.
Visits to the school are encouraged before application; please ring 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 12 noon on Wednesday 15th October 2025, interviews will be held week commencing 20th 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.
Our school is a member of The Harbour Schools Partnership, a group of Devon schools that actively collaborate to improve children's outcomes. As a Trust, The Harbour Schools Partnership offers excellent career and development opportunities.
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 websitehere.