Classroom Teacher - Roselands Primary School (Riviera Education Trust)

At Roselands Primary School, we believe that children achieve their best when they feel valued, connected, and supported. We’re looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated, and inspirational class teacher who shares our passion for nurturing not just academic success, but the well-being and happiness of every child. Roselands is a popular primary school serving the local community in Paignton, South Devon, with over 300 pupils on roll. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team on a fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027.

Roselands Primary School is proud to be part of the Riviera Education Trust. We work in close partnership with Oldway Primary School and Shiphay Learning Academy, allowing us to share expertise, strengthen teaching, and provide the best possible educational experience for every child. By working together, we ensure our pupils truly belong, learn to collaborate, and are empowered to aspire to their highest potential.

Key qualities

• Extremely motivated, enthusiastic, and creative in their approach to teaching and learning
• 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
• Can create a high-quality, stimulating, interactive and creative learning environment
• Can work effectively within a hard-working, talented and friendly school
• Enthusiastic about working collaboratively with colleagues to plan high-quality lessons across the curriculum
• Reflective and committed to developing their own practice
• Committed to developing the whole child and has the skills and interests that allow them to offer extra-curricular opportunities for pupils

Benefits

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

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. ECTs are encouraged to apply.