Lympstone C of E Primary School

“Let all that you do be done in love.”
(1 Corinthians 16:14).

Working at our school

We advertise our vacancies on our website and also with Devon Jobs.

We have two exciting teaching vacancies for September.

  • 0.66 FTE permanent class teacher (Monday to Wednesday) job share initially in Year 2.  
  • Full time, temporary in the first instance class teacher in Year 4.  This is to cover a promotional secondment.

We set high standards at Lympstone and expect the best from our teachers and children. Our school was graded Good in April 2022 with Outstanding in Early Years.  We have a diverse catchment of 180 pupils and higher than average SEND.  We also have a high number of Forces children due to our locality. We are looking for someone who can meet the needs of all of our learners through careful planning and differentiation, challenge and stretch activities and quality first teaching. You must have a proven record of excellent teaching experience, this could include teaching practices. We are looking for a team player who is passionate about education and children’s development. You will need to be willing to adapt your practice to the needs of the school and our learners and be willing to share your own strengths openly.

We can offer you a fantastic team who will nurture and support you, TAs to support you and a classroom that you can make your own.  Our school is in a beautiful setting and is at the heart of the village. We believe whole heartedly in learning through doing and offer a wide range of experiences and activities to help develop a wider understanding of each other and the world.

If you are willing to work hard and adopt our school procedures in return for being part of a fabulous team in a forward thinking and progressive school, this may well be the job for you!

Please indicate which position you are applying for on your application. We are happy to accept one application for both posts. Application forms and our Child Protection Policy are available from our website www.lympstone-primary.devon.sch.uk.  If you would like to book a tour of our school on Tuesday 6th May at 4.30pm or Wednesday 7th May at 2pm please contact the school office on 01395 266580 / admin@lympstone-primary.devon.sch.uk.    Please send applications to the Office Manager, Mrs Jayne Hall, on j.hall@shute-primary.org.uk.

The Devon Moors Federation is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people.  We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is reuqired for this post.

The Devon Moors Federation require all applicants to be eligble to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas.  You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.

Application form

Job description

Are you interested in training to be a teacher?  Please see the link below for further information from Exeter Consortium.

Teacher training