Vacancies
Safeguarding
Appledore School requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, because we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage. Appledore School is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an enhanced disclosure is required for this post as is the ability to fulfil all spoken and written aspects of the role with fluency and accuracy. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Copies of our safeguarding policies can be found here.
For further information on any of the roles below please call 01237 474365 or email admin@appledoreprimary.co.uk
Part time teacher – maternity cover in Year 1 – from September 2026
For the start of the autumn term 2026 we are seeking a part time teacher for a fixed term maternity cover for our Year 1 class. It is anticipated this contract will be for twelve months.
Appledore School is a one form entry school, which means big to have enough people to wear all the ‘hats’ required yet small enough for all of us to know each other and the children really well. As a result, Appledore is a warm and friendly school where staff prioritise supporting and looking after both children and one another alike.
We are passionate about our broad and enriching curriculum. We work hard to provide exciting opportunities for our children, through the design and delivery of our curriculum, to meet their ever changing needs and interests and take full advantage of our wonderful school site and locality on a river and near the sea. For more information about our school and to understand what makes us ‘tick’ please visit https://www.appledore-primary.devon.sch.uk/
Our site is a lovely place to work and includes: a woodland, complete with an outdoor classroom, dedicated outdoor early years play space and pond; an art studio, complete with dedicated art teacher; a huge polytunnel, complete with edible produce; a WWII garden, complete with an Anderson shelter and numerous outdoor play equipment, complete with ‘HMS Appledore’.
- You need to:
have recent experience of teaching in Key Stage 1 (ideally Year 1) or Early Years and an understanding of the Early Years curriculum
be skilled in teaching phonics (ideally LWLS)
work well as part of a team
be dedicated to ensuring all the children make at least good progress within a broad and balanced curriculum
be an inspirational, creative and highly effective classroom practitioner
possess an ability to build a strong rapport with children and parents
have good ICT technical skills (ideally Google suite)
have a sense of humour!
Before applying, please do try to call us to find out more about the post, including a discussion about hours and days that suit, and also to arrange a visit by calling 01237 474365 and asking for the head teacher or email jeremy.cooper@appledoreprimary.co.uk We very much look forward to hearing from you.
Please note the closing date for applications sent to jeremy.cooper@appledoreprimary.co.uk is midday Friday 15th May 2026 and interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible thereafter. Only applications using the Devon application form will be accepted. For the person specification see here and for the application form see here.
Casual Playworker (Flexible Hours) (Grade B) for Hannah’s Breakfast and After School Club (at Appledore School)
We are looking for a caring, patient and highly motivated playworkers to join our hard working and committed team.
The breakfast club runs 7.30am – 9.00am each weekday and the after school club is 3.30pm – 6pm on Monday to Thursday, term time (ie 38 weeks a year). We are looking for individuals to join our rota to cover staff absences, busy periods, or specific days that suit your schedule.
Hannah’s is located on the Appledore School site and uses the school’s facilities for the children’s breakfast and after school provision. Appledore School is a welcoming and friendly school and employs staff that reflect this ethos.
If you are interested in finding out more about this position, including a visit to the school, please call 01237 474365 and ask to speak to Michelle or Jeremy or email admin@appledoreprimary.co.uk
Applications must be on the linked Devon County Council application form. Please see here for the application form and for more information about Hannah’s see here. Please send applications to jeremy.cooper@appledoreprimary.co.uk
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 and the ability to fulfil all spoken and written aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
Volunteers
We are always interested in speaking to people interested in volunteering. To apply please send the application form to michelle.avery@appledoreprimary.co.uk
