Join our Team

If you would like to work for a forward thinking Trust that focuses on providing every individual child in our schools with rich, varied and exciting learning opportunities, then we would love to hear from you.

Visits to the schools are welcome and encouraged, please contact the school offices to make an appointment.

We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and any satisfactory pre-employment checks.  Successful applicants will also be asked to provide criminal conviction information.

In accordance with the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009, if you are shortlisted for this post you will be required to declare that you are not Disqualified (or Disqualified by Association) from working within this setting.

Burlescombe  School - Teacher - KS2 - 1FTE - TPS

Required from September 2023, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and driven KS2 teacher to join a forward-thinking multi-academy trust, and a dedicated team of professionals working in a mixed-year KS2 class, who work hard to encourage and support every child as they progress along their learning journey.  Burlescombe Primary School is situated in rural Devon in the village of Burlescombe, near Tiverton.

We aim to give all learners the opportunity to grow by empowering children to be fair and open-minded, reflective learners. We have high aspirations for our children and focus on standards with a rigorous approach to all subjects, as well as offering a broad and balanced curriculum through engagement with the arts, PE, sport and numerous enrichment opportunities. We encourage pupils to enjoy their learning, achieve high standards, become resilient individuals and develop positive character virtues.  Burlescombe Primary School is in the Mid Devon Cluster of Alumnis MAT schools; other schools in this cluster are Bampton CE Primary School and Webber's CE Primary School in Holcombe Rogus.

Visits to the school are welcome; please contact the school directly.  For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the headteacher, Rob Roffey, on [email protected].

Completed application forms should be sent to [email protected].

This post has been advertised on multiple platforms and we reserve the right to interview upon receipt of appropriate applications. Candidates are therefore advised to submit applications at the earliest opportunity.

Closing date: 9am on 19 June 2023

Combe Martin Primary School -Extended Schools Worker (After School Club) -  Permanent - 10 hours per week

10 hours per week - Grade D (£11.81 - £12.70 per hour)  - term time only

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Play Worker to lead our after-school club.  The post holder will be required to take day-to-day responsibility for the running of the after school provision (3.30pm - 5.30pm).

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• co-ordinating the provision of a caring, safe, secure and stimulating environment
• Oversee systems to ensure records and payments are up to date and any other admin duties as required
• meeting/exceeding the minimum requirements as set nationally by planning a varied menu of appropriate play activities
• Supervising staff and volunteers, including ensuring they are supported in order to offer the highest quality provision

• To ensure the confidentiality of information received

Please send your completed application (non-teaching application form above) to [email protected]

Closing date 05/06/2023 9am

Interviews 08/06/2023

Combe Martin Primary School -Teaching Assistant -  22.5 hours per week - (Casual contract until the end of Summer Term)

£10.79 - £10.98 per hour 

Combe Martin Primary School seek to appoint a teaching assistant to join our hardworking and committed team.

The role will be supporting children who are at risk of exclusion. The successful applicant will work under the direction from teachers to support target children within lessons, supporting children with alternative provision within school and leading one to one and small group interventions. Experience preferred but training provided.

In the first instance, the post is on a 'bank staff' basis, with hours currently available until the end of the summer term.  However, there is a possibility that ongoing hours will be available.

Completed application forms should be sent to: [email protected] by 9am on the closing date.

This post has been advertised on multiple platforms and we reserve the right to interview upon receipt of appropriate applications. Candidates are therefore advised to submit applications at the earliest opportunity.

Closing Date: 19 May 2023

Woolacombe School - SENDCO- Permanent Contract - 0.2FTE

We are looking for an outstanding Special Educational Need Coordinator (SENDCO) to join our school in September (or sooner if possible).  The successful candidate will be creative and engaged, have good interpersonal skills, provide an example of excellent good practice and fully participate in the life of our school.

The Sendco will manage a small team of Learning Support colleagues and will lead, maintain and develop high-quality SEND provision across the school. The position is suitable for an experienced individual with qualifications and experience in teaching pupils with Specific Learning Differences. The successful applicant will work closely with and report to the Head Teacher and be a member of the school's Senior Leadership Teams to strategically develop the support for SEND pupils.

Our Trust is rooted in:

• a common vision of excellence
• a high-quality model of how excellence is achieved

Our Trust expects its work to be characterised by:

• ethical leadership
• an appetite for improvement at pace
• the expectation that ambitious improvements can be achieved.

Our Trust expects that:

• every child in its schools is known, valued and supported to succeed
• there is an agreed minimum expectation of practice which is based on robust evidence and evaluation

We are looking for someone who will take real pride in being a part of our whole school communities and who will relish the opportunity to establish positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and other stakeholders to maintain our ‘family-feel’. ove all, we are looking for a leader who will oversee the delivery of a world-class education for our children with passion and pride.

Alumnis benefits from an established central support team and is well placed to support our new Sendco with tailored support from the Director of Education, a Trust Sendco Hub and social and inclusion team.

Further information about our Trust and links to our schools can be found at www.alumnismat.org

Further information and application forms can be downloaded from the Trust website: www.alumnismat.org/careers. Completed application forms should be sent to: [email protected]

This post has been advertised on multiple platforms and we reserve the right to interview upon receipt of appropriate applications. Candidates are therefore advised to submit applications at the earliest opportunity.

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.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school directly on 01271 870551 to arrange a visit.

This post has been advertised on multiple platforms and we reserve the right to interview upon receipt of appropriate applications. Candidates are therefore advised to submit applications at the earliest opportunity.

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.

Please send your completed application (teaching application form above) to [email protected]

Extended Schools Workers - Woolacombe School - Permanent - 11.75 hours per week

3.75 hours at Grade D (£10.60 - £11.70 per hour) and 8 hours per week at Grade B (£9.60- £9.79)  - term time only

We are looking for an enthusiastic Play Worker to join our extended schools team.  The post holder will be required to support our morning club 7.00am - 9.00am Monday - Thursday and lead the provision on Fridays as Play Leader, 7.15am - 9.00am and after school 3.15pm - 5.15pm.

Visits to the schools are welcome and encouraged, please contact the school offices on 01271 870551 to make an appointment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please send your completed application (non-teaching application form above) to [email protected]

Social Inclusion Officer - Grade F (£16.12 to £18.00 per hour) - Permanent - Full-time

We are looking to appoint a Social Inclusion Officer to join our successful team. The postholder will work across our Mid-Devon hub and play an active part in each of those school's Senior Leadership Team, as the Designated Safeguarding Lead or Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead. The successful candidates will be expected to be high profile around the schools, building positive relationships with students, parents, and staff. The role will involve working closely with the Head Teachers and SENDCOs.

The post will particularly suit someone who has significant experience working directly with young people, parents and families, managing safeguarding, wellbeing and supporting families of children with social, emotional and mental health needs. Applications are encouraged from those who hold a full and relevant degree in social work or who have significant experience in social care and safeguarding.

This is a wonderful opportunity to develop your career by making your mark within this friendly, inspiring and growing Trust whilst ensuring our students are graduating world-wise. The Trust is offers significant professional growth in progressing your career path with us.

Informal discussions are welcome, please contact our Director of Education, Rachael Sharpe [email protected].

Non teaching application form should be completed and sent to [email protected]

This post has been advertised on multiple platforms and we reserve the right to interview upon receipt of appropriate applications. Candidates are therefore advised to submit applications at the earliest opportunity.

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.

Closing date: 19 June 2023

KS2 Teacher  & SENDCO - Webber's CE Primary School - TPS and SENDCO Allowance (on SENDCO Qualification) - 1 FTE (inc 0.2 SENDCO) - Fixed Term (pending pupil numbers and capacity) 

Required from September 2023, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and driven KS2 teacher - who is a qualified SENDCo, or who would like to train as such - to join a forward-thinking multi-academy trust, and a dedicated team of professionals, who work hard to encourage and support every child as they progress along their learning journey. This post involves a 0.8 teaching commitment and contains 0.2 release time for the role of SENDCo.

Webber's Primary School is situated in rural Devon in the village of Holcombe Rogus, near Wellington, on the Somerset / Devon border. We aim to give all learners the opportunity to grow by empowering children to be fair and open-minded, reflective learners. We have high aspirations for our children and focus on standards with a rigorous approach to all subjects, as well as offering a broad and balanced curriculum through engagement with the arts, PE, sport and numerous enrichment opportunities. We encourage pupils to enjoy their learning, achieve high standards, become resilient individuals and develop positive character virtues.

This is a wonderful opportunity to develop your career by making your mark within this friendly and inspiring Trust, whilst also equipping children with the future-ready skills they will need to become Global Citizens of the future and ensuring an equitable approach for all learners by working with children, staff and wider stakeholders in the role of SENDCo.

Alumnis Multi-Academy Trust is an innovative and dynamic group of primary schools, which puts children and staff at its heart. We enjoy a diverse mix of church and community schools, all of whom aspire to excellence and equity for every child, and the development of positive character virtues within children and staff, which help children to become Inspiring Changemakers. Our Trust is growing and can offer numerous routes for significant professional development utilising both internal and external expertise.

Webber's Primary School is in the Mid Devon Cluster of Alumnis MAT schools; other schools in this cluster are Bampton CE Primary School and Burlescombe CE Primary School. Visits to the school are welcome; please contact the school directly. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact the headteacher, Rob Roffey, on [email protected].

Completed teaching application forms should be sent to [email protected].

This post has been advertised on multiple platforms and we reserve the right to interview upon receipt of appropriate applications. Candidates are therefore advised to submit applications at the earliest opportunity.

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.

Closing date: 9am on 19 June 2023

Foundation Stage Practitioner (Maternity Cover) - Clawton Primary School - £11.18 to £11.59 per hour - 28 hours per week - 38 weeks per annum  - Fixed Term (until 31/08/24)

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team in the Nursery at Clawton Primary School from September 2023 to provide maternity cover for our Foundation Stage Practitioner. 

As well as holding a relevant Level 3 or above qualification in early years child care, you will also need a solid understanding of the requirements of the EYFS curriculum. You will be responsible for implementing a range of activities for children (aged 2 to 4 years old) and managing resources to support an enabling learning environment.  You will contribute towards planning and written observations of the children and collate evidence to support children’s progress towards learning outcomes. 

You will be proactive and a positive team player; able to work constructively as part of a team to ensure that the learning environments meet the needs, challenge and stretch the interests of the children and allow them to become confident, capable and have a positive self-image. Good communication skills are essential. 

The Trust is growing and offers significant professional growth in progressing your career path with us. The Alumnis Multi Academy Trust is a group of church and community primary schools that put children and staff at the heart of the Trust. Clawton Primary is situated just outside the market town of Holsworthy and is within the Torridge cluster of primary schools within the Academy, which also comprises St Helen’s at Abbotsham, The Clinton at Merton and Dolton Primary School. 

Completed non-teaching application forms should be sent to: [email protected]

This post has been advertised on multiple platforms and we reserve the right to interview upon receipt ofvappropriate applications. Candidates are therefore advised to submit applications at the earliest opportunity.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

A DBS disclosure will be required.

Closing date: 16 June 2023

SEN Teaching Assistant 1:1 - The Clinton Primary School - £11.81 to £12.70 per hour - 25 hours per week - 39 weeks per annum  - Fixed Term (until 31/08/24) - linked to EHCP funding 

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual with experience of working with children, who is committed to supporting a child with Special Educational Needs with an EHCP. We are seeking an individual who is able to provide specialist learning and development support, working closely with the teacher, to enable the child to make progress in readiness for their transition to secondary school and in line with the provision outlined in the EHCP.

Completed non-teaching application forms should be sent to: [email protected]

This post has been advertised on multiple platforms and we reserve the right to interview upon receipt of appropriate applications. Candidates are therefore advised to submit applications at the earliest opportunity.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

A DBS disclosure will be required.

Closing date: 23 June 2023

Caretaker - St Helen's Primary School - £11.59 per hour - 20 hours per week -  Permanent - Term Time - 39 weeks per annum (+4 weeks during the school holidays)

We are looking to recruit a friendly, flexible and creative Caretaker who takes pride in their work and has the ability to identify, carry out and monitor minor repairs, maintenance and redecoration. We seek an individual with good IT skills, good interpersonal and effective communication skills. The main focus of this role will be to ensure the school site is safe, compliant and well maintained. 

The successful candidate will need a flexible, positive and proactive approach, the desire to pursue excellent standards with the ability to prioritise their workload effectively. Experience of health and safety systems and procedures is desirable but training will be provided as the postholder will need to undertake compliance checks and ensure these are accurately recorded.

Completed non-teaching application forms should be sent to: [email protected]

This post has been advertised on multiple platforms and we reserve the right to interview upon receipt of appropriate applications. Candidates are therefore advised to submit applications at the earliest opportunity.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

A DBS disclosure will be required.

Closing date: 23 June 2023

Volunteering Opportunities

There are many different ways in which parents can help in schools – on an ad hoc or regular basis. These include:

If you would like further information before appying, please contact our HR Manager, Jac Robilliard, on 01237 879382 or email [email protected]