Classroom Teacher - Year 1​/2 class

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated classroom practitioner. Job share would be considered.

North Tawton Primary School and Nursery is a happy, inclusive and ambitious school at the heart of a thriving community, where high expectations and strong relationships enable every child to flourish. Guided by our vision, "Rooted in Community, Given Wings to Soar", we are committed to providing an exceptional education within a supportive and rewarding environment for staff.

We pride ourselves on our friendly, collaborative team, where colleagues support one another and share a passion for helping children achieve their best. Staff wellbeing and professional development are important to us, and every member of our team is valued.

Set within extensive and beautiful grounds, our school benefits from large playing fields, a forest school area and an orchard. We use these outdoor spaces to enrich the curriculum, inspire curiosity and create memorable learning experiences, offering exciting opportunities for teachers who value creative, hands‑on learning.

Our Trust comprises of 19 schools, 3 Colleges, 15 Primaries, and one All Through SEMH Special school. Established in 2018. We are situated in beautiful Devon on the out the outskirts of the stunning Dartmoor National Park. The schools vary in size and are all unique. Our schools are a large part of their local communities, and we value those relationships with families and locals.

The Trust was created to enable schools and staff to work closely together in providing the best education possible for our children. We achieve this through meaningful collaboration both within our schools and beyond our Trust to ensure schools are able to secure and sustain improvement.

Our work is built on our shared values and an unwavering belief that education improves the life chances for the children in our care. We aim for everyone in our organisation, staff and children, to be the best they can be and are relentless in our ambition to achieve this. We want our children to look back on their school experience with a sense of achievement and joy and we provide a wealth of additional curriculum experiences to enrich their learning.

We care deeply about the children in our schools and work with kindness, compassion, manners and respect. By modelling and expecting these behaviours from our children, we aim to grow future citizens who will positively contribute to society, creating a brighter future for our world.

Our vision and values are what we build our schools upon, with Ambition, Co-operation & Transformation being at the heart.

As an established Trust, DMAT can offer a wide range of benefits for our employees:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Access to Discounts
• CPD opportunities
• Extensive Health & Wellbeing Package
• Long Service Days
• On site Parking - In some locations
• Excellent Training Package
• Employee Recognition Scheme

Why choose DMAT?

DMAT are an inclusive and forward‑looking trust, who seek to nurture our children and employees to be the best they can be.

Summary of Role:

To contribute to the provision of high-quality Teaching and Learning, ensuring maximum success for all. To be a role model for the school community and raise levels of pupil achievement. Our teachers must possess the skills and understanding to accelerate the progress and raise the achievement of all our children. They should be excellent classroom practitioners who are committed to providing high quality learning experiences for all children, possess high levels of emotional intelligence and a desire to continually improve their practice.

The role will require travel to Trust educational settings and offices.

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