Year 1 Class Teacher (Supply Teacher)

CV-LibrarySidmouth, DevontemporaryPosted: 16 April 2026
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Year 1 Class Teacher – East Devon – Temporary Cover
πŸ’Ό Salary: Competitive hourly rate (via Carrington Wood) plus free lunch daily and refreshments
πŸ“ Location: East Devon
πŸ•’ Hours: Full time (see schedule below)
πŸ“… Start: w/c 27th April (circa 1 month initially)

Are you a passionate and engaging primary teacher looking for a rewarding role within a beautiful, intimate school setting? This Year 1 Class Teacher position offers the chance to join a warm and welcoming environment where you’ll be teaching a small class of 13 pupils, supported by a friendly and collaborative team.

We are partnering with one of Carrington Wood’s valued clients in East Devon who are seeking a confident and nurturing practitioner to provide full classroom teaching and support throughout the week. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a setting known for its caring ethos.

What You’ll Be Doing
βœ” Delivering engaging and high-quality teaching to a Year 1 class of 13 children
βœ” Planning, preparing and delivering lessons in line with the KS1 curriculum
βœ” Creating a supportive, inspiring and safe classroom environment
βœ” Leading two after-school clubs (Lego on Wednesday / Colouring on Thursday)
βœ” Working collaboratively with the wider team to uphold the school’s values
βœ” Ensuring a positive learning experience for all pupils

Working Hours
πŸ•— Monday: 8am – 4pm
πŸ•— Tuesday: 8am – 4pm
πŸ•— Wednesday: 8am – 5pm (includes Lego club)
πŸ•— Thursday: 8am – 5pm (includes colouring club)
πŸ•— Friday: 8am – 4pm

Breaks:
βœ” 30 minutes paid lunch with students
βœ” 30 minutes unpaid lunch break

What We’re Looking For
πŸ’‘ Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
πŸ’‘ Experience within KS1 or Early Years
πŸ’‘ A warm, engaging and enthusiastic teaching style
πŸ’‘ Excellent classroom management and organisational skills
πŸ’‘ Someone reliable, committed and eager to contribute to a close-knit school community

Why You’ll Love This Role
βœ” Free lunch provided daily
βœ” Free refreshments, fruit and biscuits
βœ” Free parking on-site
βœ” Free swim session every Thursday at 5pm
βœ” Stunning grounds and a beautifully intimate school environment
βœ” Exceptionally friendly, supportive and welcoming team

πŸ“© Apply now for a confidential conversation about this Year 1 Teacher opportunity in East Devon.

Carrington Wood is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting organisations across Cornwall, Devon and the wider South West. We recruit across varied roles on both a temporary and permanent basis

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