Employment

We are very proud to have a highly dedicated and skilled workforce and we appreciate the importance of every role across the school.
  
Applications are only accepted on the DCC application form, with a rigid Safer Recruitment Process followed in all instances. All offers of employment are made subject to the Safer Recruitment Policy. The Policy and attachments are available on our web site under the Policies tab.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current Vacancies
 
Headteacher September 2025

Following the retirement of our current headteacher, the governing board, staff and pupils, are offering an exciting opportunity to lead this larger than average, good maintained school which is situated in the heart of its community on the edge of Dartmoor.

We are looking for an individual who:

 • Has a proven track record as an excellent educator

 • Is a strong and approachable leader who respects the strengths of those around them

 • Is a creative leader who maintains and nurtures a culture of high expectation and well-being

• Is a good communicator who is supportive towards the development of effective relationships within the community, using a range of strategies.

We will offer you:

• A dedicated and experienced staff who work closely together 

• Happy and enthusiastic children with pride in their school and community • A nurturing environment where every child is enabled to reach their potential

• A committed and pro-active governing board

• A strong community of parents who care and support school 

• An opportunity to further develop our school

If you are interested in applying, we warmly invite you to visit our school in advance of applying for the role. Please ring 01822 616044 to make an appointment. 

 The Person Specification and full Advert are at the bottom of this page, together with the application form.

Please email applications to: kwright@tavistock-pri.devon.sch.uk

 

 

SENDCO Summer Term 2025 or September 2025

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our Senior Leadership Team (SLT) as SENDCO at our larger than average, good maintained school, which is situated in the heart of its community on the edge of Dartmoor

The SENDCO role is 0.6 FTE, but there may be an opportunity to increase to 1.0 FTE with an additional role of 0.4 FTE.

The salary range is £45,646 - £49,084 UPS1 - UPS3 + SEN Allowance £2,679

Further information is available in the Job Description and Personal Specification below:

If you are interested in applying for this position of SENDCO, we invite you to visit our school. Please ring 01822 616044 to make an appointment, or  if you require further information.

Please email completed applications to: Kwright@tavistock-pri.devon.sch.uk

Meal Time Assistant Vacancies
 

We are looking to appoint Meal Time Assistant to work across the school with our pupils at lunch time. This will either be 12.00 - 1.00pm or 12.15 - 1.15pm.

You will be required to assist pupils in the dinning hall and promote play activities on the playground, whilst ensuring that all pupils are engaged and remain safe.

You will be passionate about promoting positive activities, enthusiastic, highly motivated and able to demonstrate that you  can work effectively as part of a team, showing care and professionalism, whilst being an active member of our school. 

We will offer:

A dedicated and experienced staff who work very closely together

Happy and enthusiastic children

An environment where every child is enabled to reach their potential

A committed and pro-active governing body

A strong community of parents who care and support the school 

If you would like further information or to talk about this role please contact Mrs Wright, School Business Manager either by telephone 01822 616044 or by email kwright@tavistock-pri.devon.sch.uk

 An application form is available below. Please email completed application forms to Mrs K Wright School Business Manager to kwright@tavistock-pri.devon.sch.uk.

Tavistock Primary and Nursery School are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work place regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age or veteran status. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate. This role requires the ability to fulfill all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Shortlisted candidates maybe subject to online checks