Vacancies
On this page you can find details of our open vacancies.
ECT- Early Years
Salary: M1
FTE: 1.0 Fixed Term
Job start date: 1 September 2025
Closing date: 21 April 2025
Watcombe Primary School is very much a community school at the heart of a local neighbourhood, and we provide a haven in which our children feel safe, valued and happy. Each child at Watcombe Primary is special and we do our utmost to ensure that each pupil is given every opportunity to learn and succeed.
The governors of Watcombe Primary wish to appoint an Early Career Teacher to our school team for September 2025. This post is initially for 1 year but could become permanent.
We are looking for someone who is:
·Ambitious & Energetic
·Is able to contribute to raising standards and evidencing impact
·Inspires a love of learning
·Has a passion of working with SEND children
·Has high expectations for themselves and all pupils
·Can contribute to the wider life of our school community
·Great interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt
·Can create an environment in which our children feel especially safe, valued and happy
In return we can offer:
·A committed and friendly team aiming for excellence
·A commitment to high quality professional development
·Supportive and encouraging Senior Leadership Team & Local Governing Body
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Social media and online checks will be carried out as part of the recruitment process.
This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such, shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview.
We do welcome site visits, please call our admin team on 01803 327419 to arrange a visit date.
The job description, person specification and application form for this role is below.
All completed applications to be sent to admin@watcombe-primary.torbay.sch.uk
Level 2 Teaching Assistant (Term Time only)
Fixed Term until: 31 March 2026
Salary/Grade: £12.64 per an hour (£14,892 per annum)
Hours: 26.25hrs
Closing Date: 21 April 2025
Job Start Date: ASAP
Watcombe Primary School is very much a community school at the heart of a local neighbourhood, and we provide a haven in which our children feel safe, valued and happy. Each child at Watcombe Primary is special and we do our utmost to ensure that each pupil is given every opportunity to learn and succeed.
The governors of Watcombe Primary wish to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant for KS2 to start in the summer term.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is passionate and enthusiastic about making learning effective and enjoyable for all children
• Has knowledge of how children learn and be committed to a whole school collaborate approach
• Great interpersonal skills and the ability to adapt
• Can create an environment in which our children feel especially safe, valued and happy
• Committed to continuous improvement and strive to ensure all children make good progress
• In return we can offer:
• A committed and friendly team aiming for excellence
• A commitment to high quality professional development
• Supportive and encouraging Senior Leadership Team & Local Governing Body
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. Online checks maybe done as part of pre-recruitment checks.
The job description, person specification and application form for this role is below.
All completed application forms to be returned to admin@watcombe-primary.torbay.sch.uk