Contract Type: Permanent and Fixed term for the academic year 2025-2026 available
Are you passionate about delivering high quality education? Do you believe in the unlimited potential of every child and aspire to inspire a lifelong love of learning? If your heart beats for education and you're ready to be part of a supportive and dynamic team, Sherwell Valley Primary School in Torquay offers the perfect opportunity for you.
We are looking for:
A Resilient Educator: You are steadfast in your belief in every child's potential, undeterred by challenges and committed to fostering a positive learning environment.
An Inspirational Educator: You have a natural ability to inspire and cultivate a love of learning, making every lesson engaging and impactful.
A Team Player: You are ready to collaborate, share your insights and work closely with our dedicated team of educators to continuously enhance our school's learning environment.
Why Sherwell Valley Primary School?
A Supportive Community: At Sherwell Valley, we pride ourselves on our supportive culture. You will be a valued member of our team, where your contributions are recognised and celebrated.
Collaborative Teaching Teams: You will work within a year group team, supported by experienced and confident phase leaders, fostering a collaborative and enriching working environment.
Opportunities for Growth: We believe in the growth of our staff as much as our children. With wide opportunities for professional development, you’ll find room to expand your skills and knowledge in a nurturing environment.
A Vibrant Learning Environment: Our school is a lively, engaging and positive place for both children and teachers. We strive to make our school the best imaginable, where creativity, innovation and dedication are at the heart of all we do.
We can offer you an amazing place to work and some great benefits, including:
1. Competitive pay and opportunities to develop your skills.
2. Teachers’ pension scheme.
3. Eden Red/My Lifestyles - our benefits scheme which provides a range of great savings and perks for staff.
4. On-site parking and well equipped school workplace.
5. Opportunities to access quality CPD, to ensure professional success and personal satisfaction.
6. A team of dedicated staff who are passionate about supporting teaching and learning to provide the best start to all children’s education and well-being that attend our school.
7. A culture of trust which is fair, developmental and supportive of staff and children.
8. A strong and achievable school vision and values that are embedded in our school.
9. Supportive team.
10. Leadership experience.
Please see the full Job Description attached.
Safeguarding
Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies. Work with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary. Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school.
This post falls into the category of Regulated Activity. Sherwell Valley Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service and a basic full name search on Google. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
Visits are warmly welcomed. Please call the office or email to arrange a convenient date and time 01803613296 /
Please use the attached applicaition form and return it to Tracey Young - HR Administrator Sherwell Valley Primary School, Hawkins Avenue, Torquay, TQ2 6ES – Email: