Year 5 Form Tutor and Class Teacher ref VNT015

Exeter School is the leading co-educational day school in the Southwest, educating over 1,000 pupils aged 3–18. We are seeking to appoint a Year 5 Form Tutor and Class Teacher to join our Junior School as maternity cover from September 2026 until February half term 2027.

The Junior School provides an exceptional foundation for pupils, combining academic ambition with strong pastoral care and a vibrant co-curricular programme. It is a school within a school, retaining the warm and welcoming feel of a small junior school while benefiting from the spacious grounds and high-quality facilities of the wider Exeter School campus. With nearly 200 pupils and small class sizes, the Junior School maintains high academic standards while fostering curiosity, kindness and confidence in its pupils.

The successful candidate will join an experienced and supportive team committed to providing an outstanding educational experience, both in the classroom and through the rich range of extra-curricular opportunities the Junior School offers.

We seek applications from candidates with a strong track record in teaching a variety of subjects at KS2 level along with excellent professional knowledge of curriculum, management, school organisation and current educational issues. You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who can inspire and challenge our pupils with a proven track record of success in raising standards and in innovative teaching. The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate the highest standards of pastoral care and be able to extend our children beyond the national curriculum.

The role will attract a competitive salary as well as generous benefits including employer pension contribution, free school lunch during term time, free on-site parking, discretionary staff discount on school fees and use of indoor swimming pool and fitness suite. Our website provides further information on benefits and our careers with character.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 23 March. We anticipate that interviews will be held on Monday 30 March. Applications must include a completed Exeter School application form. For safeguarding purposes, a CV alone is not sufficient.

Exeter School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from any appropriately qualified person. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Employment is subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references provided specifically for this post and addressed to the school, and to satisfactory DBS clearance.

This post falls into the category of Regulated Activity. Exeter School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.