Teacher Vacancy – posted 07.11.2025
Newton Poppleford Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic, forward thinking and motivated professional to join our teaching team. You would be joining an ambitious, innovative primary school nestled near the stunning Jurassic Coast in easy reach of Exeter and surrounds. Our school is an environment in which children are happy, safe and secure. We are seeking someone who can inspire and motivate our children and build excellence in teaching and learning.
We can offer a very supportive environment in a fantastic setting. We hold a passionate belief in working together to develop our practice. The school and all its staff work hard to give children excellent opportunities and an enjoyable educational experience. Our children are fantastic and this post will be extremely rewarding for the right candidate. We set high expectations for all the children in our care and we ensure pupils make exceptional progress. If you feel that you can bring a professional approach and add to a dedicated and supportive environment, please apply.
We are looking for:
- A willingness and enthusiasm to engage in ongoing collaborative professional development.
- An excellent team player with energy, ideas and high levels of motivation.
- A consistent and competent practitioner who sets high standards to inspire and motivate and will go the extra mile for pupils and colleagues.
- An awareness and appreciation of current educational thinking and research-based approaches.
We can offer:
- A supportive and empowering approach and ethos.
- A friendly, welcoming staff team
- A positive learning culture with training and development opportunities.
- A vibrant and enjoyable curriculum offering.
- Happy, motivated and well-behaved children
The position will be permanent and full time.
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. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Visits to the school are encouraged. And can be arranged by contacting the school on 01395 568300 or admin@newton-poppleford.devon.sch.uk
Our Child Protection policy can be found on the school's website:
https://www.newton-poppleford.devon.sch.uk/web/school_policies/90677
Please download an application pack from Devon Jobs (www.devonjobs.gov.uk) and return by email to: admin@newton-poppleford.devon.sch.uk or by post to Newton Poppleford Primary School, School Lane, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0EL.
Deadline for applications: mid-day on 27/11/2025
Interview date: 02/12/2025
Mealtime Assistant Vacancy
Newton Poppleford Primary School are looking for a caring Mealtime Play Assistant (MTPA) who can lead play, interact with the children and undertake the responsibility of supervising and ensuring the safety of the children at all times. You will be required to work for one hour per day (12:15 – 13:15) Monday to Friday (days negotiable if more than one candidate wishes to share the role).
The main duties of the role are:
- To set up and lead play activities in the playground;
- To co-ordinate play for pupils;
- To assist with the well-being of pupils during lunchtime;
- To support the supervision of children during lunch and play, using your initiative to ensure caring quality provision is continuously made.
Experience of working with children is not essential, just the passion to help improve the life chances of children within a school environment whilst being prepared to work inside and outside in all weathers.
Newton Poppleford Primary is a caring school, who nurture the whole child; we pride ourselves on looking after one another, like a family. We look forward to welcoming the right candidate into our family community.
If you have any questions about the role, please contact the school office on 01395 568300
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates. Candidates are encouraged to read our Safeguarding policy before applying.
Your completed application form should be returned by email to admin@newton-poppleford.devon.sch.uk
There is no closing date – the post will be active until a suitable candidate is appointed.
5 hrs per week, 38 weeks per year. £12.65 per hour.
We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible once all recruitment checks are completed.
