Working Pattern: This is a part-time, fixed term maternity cover position working FTE, 39 weeks per year until 31st December 2026 (Monday & Tuesday)
Bickleigh-on-Exe C of E Primary School is a very special place to work, in a beautiful rural location, with easy access from Exeter (20 minutes) and Tiverton (10 minutes). Our popular school is situated in the beautiful Exe Valley surrounded by farmland and the banks of the River Exe. Our dedicated team of staff and governors work together to create a school where there is a real sense of community and where teachers and learners can flourish. Our aims are straightforward. We strive to develop the intellectual, spiritual, moral, social and cultural needs of each child through high-quality teaching. We value the positive and sustained support of the parents to achieve this.
We can promise you a wonderful team of staff and highly supportive families. Our children are eager to learn and their behaviour is excellent. We have strong links through our multi-academy trust, Harbour Schools Partnership, and we enjoy being able to share expertise as well as offer school to school professional development.
The successful applicant will initially work within Key Stage 1.
We are seeking a qualified teacher that has:
1. Success in the teaching and learning of Key Stage 1.
2. A growth mind-set; with the ability to instil this within your pupils.
3. Excellent communication skills leading to effective relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
4. A commitment to raising standards.
5. A personal philosophy which supports the ethos values of the school.
6. The ability to provide rich and creative learning experiences.
We can offer you:
7. Friendly and supportive governors, staff and parents.
8. Motivated and enthusiastic pupils.
9. Opportunities to develop your leadership skills within school and within our Multi Academy Trust.
10. In school and Trust-wide support and CPD opportunities.
11. Dedicated and committed staff.
12. Commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum.
Applicants are encouraged to arrange an appointment to speak to the Headteacher. Please contact Wendy Humphreys, Senior Administrator, on 01884 855357 or email:
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.
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 4th November 2025.