Fixed Term until August 2026

Full Time / Job Share opportunities considered

Oldway is a popular school which serves the local community in Paignton, South Devon. With around 650 pupils on roll, we are a large primary school. We have an extensive and experienced workforce with a great deal of expertise, and are able to provide a vibrant learning experience for our pupils.

We are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Fixed-Term Teacher to support our school in either KS1 or KS2. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our vibrant school community and make a meaningful impact on the education and development of our pupils.

Oldway Primary School is part of the Riviera Education Trust which is a multi-academy trust comprising three local primary schools. We work in collaboration with Roselands Primary School and Shiphay Learning Academy in order to benefit all of the children in the Trust. Working in partnership with other schools helps to strengthen our provision and provide educational excellence so that every pupil has the best possible learning experience and is prepared for future life.

Oldway Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational classroom teacher who:

• is passionate about engaging learners and supporting them to achieve their best;
• is extremely motivated, enthusiastic and creative in their approach to teaching and learning;
• is committed to delivering the highest quality teaching and learning and ensuring the best possible outcomes for every child;
• has high expectations of themselves and the children they work with;
• is able to create a high-quality, stimulating, interactive and creative learning environment;
• is able to work effectively within our hard-working, talented and friendly school;
• is enthusiastic about the opportunity to work in partnership with team colleagues to plan high quality lessons across the curriculum;
• is reflective and committed to developing their own practice;
• is committed to developing the whole child and has the skills and interests that allow them to offer extra-curricular opportunities for pupils.

We can offer you:

• Happy, enthusiastic, creative children and colleagues;
• A welcoming, supportive and inclusive school ethos;
• A hard-working, positive team who are dedicated to improving the lives of children and ensuring every child achieves their full potential;
• Practice informed by full, evidence-based CPD opportunities for all our staff;
• An opportunity to be part of a collaborative Multi Academy Trust and work alongside a range of outstanding teachers, practitioners and professionals.

Regardless of where you are in your teaching journey, whether you are an Early Careers Teacher or an experienced Teacher, we would love to hear from you!

Salary will be in accordance with the Main Teachers Pay Scale, dependent upon qualifications and experience.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in a job-share arrangement. If you are seeking a two- or three-day-per-week opportunity, please do apply and clearly indicate your preferred working pattern on your application form.

This role is initially offered as a fixed-term contract until August 2026. However, there may be potential for further opportunities within the Trust, which could lead to a permanent position.

Further details are included in the Job Description and Person Specification below.

Visits to the school are welcome by prior arrangement, or if you would like an informal chat about this role, please contact Emma Bamber, Head of School on ebamber@rivieraet.co.uk

Deadline for applications:  Monday 12 May at 09:00      

Interview date:  Friday 16 May

Start date:  September 2025  

The application form can be downloaded below and completed applications should be sent to:

HR Department,

Riviera Education Trust,

Oldway Primary School, Higher Polsham Road, Paignton, TQ3 2SY

Email address: applications@rivieraet.co.uk

Please note, in line with our Safer Recruitment policy, references will be requested after shortlisting as part of the selection process.

Riviera Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils. As this post meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and references before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.