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
Full Time Key Stage 2 Teacher to cover maternity leave (MPS1-6) to starting at the beginning of the 2026 summer term
To start April 2026, at the beginning of the summer term, we are looking for a dynamic, energetic and really good class teacher to join our Key Stage 2 team to cover maternity leave. The position is full-time and we expect it to be in Year 4.
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.
In addition to a class teacher, all classes are supported by a full-time teaching assistant, a specialist art teacher, a reading champion (who supports all children in Key Stage 2 to develop a passion for reading) and a specialist music and drama, French and RE teacher who covers PPA. Due to our very low turnover of staff, our staff are very experienced and highly skilled.
We have worked 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 please visit https://www.appledore-primary.devon.sch.uk/ and select Intent, Implementation and Impact under the Curriculum tab for details about our curriculum and what also makes us ‘tick’.
Our site is a lovely place to work and includes: a woodland, complete with outdoor classroom; 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’.
To be suitable you need to:
- have experience of teaching in Key Stage 2
- 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 and 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 Monday 26th January and interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible thereafter. Only applications using the Devon application form will be accepted. Please see here for the person specification and here for the application form.
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.
Senior Playworker or Manager (Grade D £13.90-£14.82 per hour or Grade E £15.82-£17.47) for Hannah’s Breakfast and After School Club (at Appledore School)
We are seeking a conscientious, hardworking and organised person to manage all aspects of our breakfast club and after school club.
The typical hours are 7.15am – 9.15am and 3.15pm – 6pm on Monday to Thursday and 7.15am – 9.15am on Friday, term time (ie 38 weeks a year). There will be occasional additional hours at a mutually convenient time to complete necessary administration. For the right person, there is also the opportunity to establish a private holiday club using the school’s premises and this can be discussed informally prior or during an interview. The anticipated start date is as soon as possible.
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, here for the job specification for the Senior Playworker and here for the Manager and for more information about Hannah’s see here. Please send applications to jeremy.cooper@appledoreprimary.co.uk is midday and interviews will be scheduled as soon as possible thereafter.
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.
Early Years Teaching Assistants – casual/bank staff
Are you Level 3 Early Years qualified and want flexibility of working? Our nursery operates between 9am and 3.30pm and we are seeking staff who can help us for sessions/days when we need cover as and when we have the need. If you are interested, please contact admin@appledoreprimary.co.uk or call 01237 474365 for an informal conversation or please complete and application form (see here) and send it to us at the same email address. To apply please send the application form to michelle.avery@appledoreprimary.co.uk
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
