Full Time 37 hours per week
Learn Devon | Adult & Community Learning
Location: Exeter & East Devon (including community venues and YAS school provision)
Transform lives through language – and shape the future of ESOL in Devon
Are you passionate about teaching English to adult learners and making a real difference in your community?
Learn Devon is seeking an inspiring ESOL Senior Tutor to join our team in a dynamic cross-provision role. This is a unique opportunity to teach, innovate and lead across both community-based adult learning and our Young Asylum Seeker (YAS) school provision.
Whether supporting learners taking their first steps in English or enabling them to achieve recognised qualifications, you will play a central role in building confidence, developing skills and improving life opportunities for learners across Exeter & East Devon.
What makes this role unique
- Teach across diverse settings – from community outreach and engagement programmes to accredited ESOL courses
- Contribute to our YAS provision – support young asylum seekers aged 16–18 who are new to the UK, helping them develop English skills, build confidence and progress into further education or training
- Shape the ESOL offer – contribute to the development of an innovative, responsive curriculum and new learning opportunities
- Make a meaningful impact – support adults and young people from a wide range of backgrounds to engage, progress and achieve
- Collaborate and lead – work in partnership with colleagues, communities and external organisations across Devon
- Engage with communities – promote learning, attend local events and support the development of provision that meets identified needs
Your role
This is a varied and rewarding position combining teaching, curriculum development and quality improvement across ESOL provision.
You will work with adult learners at every stage of their journey—from initial engagement through to accredited qualifications—supporting progression, confidence and real-life outcomes.
Delivery will take place across a range of settings, including community venues, specialist provision and online platforms, ensuring inclusive, high-quality teaching that responds to local need and supports some of our most vulnerable learners.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a practitioner who:
- Has strong experience teaching ESOL to adult learners across engagement and qualification levels
- Is committed to inclusive practice and widening participation
- Is confident working across community and specialist provision
- Demonstrates a commitment to high standards in teaching, learning and assessment
- Is able to contribute to quality assurance processes and continuous improvement
The successful candidate will hold, or be willing to work towards, a recognised Internal Quality Assurance (IQA) qualification, supporting the service’s quality standards and development.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking service committed to delivering high-quality adult education and making a tangible difference to individuals and communities across Devon.
For an informal discussion please contact Maria Skinner Maria.Skinner@devon.gov.uk
How to apply
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
Please click Apply Now to see further information.
- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working – The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- 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 the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
- We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
- This role requires a DBS disclosure.
We are looking to appoint a supportive and enthusiastic teaching assistant to join our school community and provide one-to-one support for one of our children. The role will involve supporting the child to develop their communication and language needs, to access the curriculum and to support their transitions throughout the school day.
Salary: Leadership Group L10 – L16
Hours of work: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
A bit about us:
Located on the northern edge of Cirencester, we are a ‘Good’ (Ofsted) voluntary controlled Church of England primary school with strong links to St Peter’s Church and the wider community. With approximately 190 pupils on roll, the school offers engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments, set within attractive landscaped grounds at the heart of Stratton village. Our vision, “unlocking potential for lifelong learning,” is at the core of everything we do. We are proud of our highly skilled and dedicated staff, who build positive relationships with every pupil and provide rich, engaging learning experiences. Our Christian ethos underpins our commitment to nurture, challenge, and inspire every child. We are a fully inclusive school where every individual is valued, and where pupils thrive in a safe, happy and supportive environment.
Salary: MPS/UPS, plus TLR 2c £8,231
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Abbeyfield School for further information.
Due to expansion and growth in student numbers, this is an exciting time to join Abbeyfield School. Our recent ‘Good’ Ofsted rating (November 2022) highlighted that ‘Staff are proud of the school and enjoy working at it. Leaders and Governors are supportive of staff’s workload and well-being’. As a result, both the leaders and students are looking for high-calibre staff who are committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning opportunities for all.
In October 2025 Abbeyfield School became part of The Athelstan Trust, one of the leading educational trusts in the South West.
The Athelstan Trust is a successful and growing Multi-Academy Trust consisting of six secondary schools and four primary schools in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and South Gloucestershire. We currently employ over 750 people and educate 5,000 pupils and plan to expand further over the coming years.
We are seeking to make the appointment of a talented and enthusiastic Head of Business Studies to join our thriving Business department. As a member of the team you will be well-supported by a team of dynamic teachers who are passionate about creating motivated students who become lifelong learners. In terms of results we have consistently outperformed the national average with 70% + students achieving a grade 4 or higher in their GCSE’s with an ALPS rating of 3 or higher over recent years. At A-Level and BTEC we have seen similar results with ALPS scores of 3 or higher in all KS5 subjects offered. Experience of, or an ability to teach Economics would be desirable qualities for this position.
EQUA Mead Learning Trust is a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share best practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing each school’s individual and distinctive character. We believe every child has the right to an inspiring and fulfilling education and we seek to improve the life chances of all those we serve; therefore, we make it our mission to give Every Child, Every Chance of success.
At EQUA Mead, we are an inclusive, passionate and forward-looking educational organisation. We are a Trust of 22 schools, of which 2 are secondary, 20 are primary, with a number of those having onsite nurseries or preschools. Across our schools, we also have four Resource Bases that provide specialist education to children and young people with complex needs.
We believe in the power of education to transform lives and shape a brighter future. We are dedicated to fostering a strong sense of community where everyone works together to achieve their very best. At all of our schools, we do all we can to enable each child and young person to realise their full potential and to develop positive social and moral values.
We understand that successful schools are rooted in their local community. We respect and value the individual nature and ethos of each school while knowing we are more effective when we work together and support each other. We are a mixed Trust that benefits from both church and non-church-based schools and we actively celebrate this diversity. We are highly inclusive and collaborate closely to promote a culture of openness and integrity.
We thrive on providing a wealth of support to schools and seek to empower school leaders. Our CPD, NPQs, ITT, networks, training, research programmes and range of courses underpin a comprehensive development programme for all staff, whilst ensuring wellbeing is at the centre of all decision making.
Inclusion is the beating heart of our organisation, and we cherish it in our staff just like we do in our children. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our communities and welcome applications from anyone with the skills and experience to do the role they are applying to, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, disability or any other protected characteristic. We recognise the value and contribution every member of our staff makes to our schools, and in return for their dedication and commitment we provide:
- A clear vision with purpose and values that are supported by all our staff
- An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic staff and children in all of our schools
- A highly organised and very supportive team
- A clear, comprehensive induction process
School Context:
Dauntsey Academy is a ‘good’ (Ofsted May 2025), single form entry primary school with 180 pupils on roll. We are nestled in the village of West Lavington, near Devizes, surrounded by fields and our beautiful grounds. We have an exciting opportunity for someone who would relish making a difference to the lives of our inquisitive, kind and well-behaved learners.
We are forward-thinking, motivated and focused on improving pupil outcomes by developing our practice according to research, with a belief that all children can thrive and learn given the right environment.
If you feel DAPS would be somewhere you could thrive as a professional and deliver the very best education to our youngest learners, we can offer:
- Happy, respectful children with strong positive learning attitudes who are engaging and keen to learn
- A calm, purposeful working environment, which combines and values the best of individual strengths and personal areas of interest
- An exciting, rich and varied curriculum
- Large grounds with an onsite Forest School area and a passion for outdoor learning
- A friendly staff team with a strong, warm ethos of working together
- Supportive parents, governors and school community
- The opportunity to learn and develop further, with both our own friendly and dedicated school team and alongside experienced colleagues within the Equa Multi Academy Trust
Advisory Teacher for Visual Impairment
Inclusion and Learning Service – Sensory Needs & Physical Difficulties Team
Full Time 32.5 hours per week
Start date: September 2026
Teacher Pay Range: MPS 3 – UPS 1 + min or max SEN allowance depending on Mandatory Qualification and experience.
“Use your specialist expertise to transform access, inclusion and life chances for children and young people with visual impairment.”
Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people with visual impairment? Do you have the expertise to support inclusive practice across a wide range of educational settings?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Advisory Teacher for Visual Impairment to join our Inclusion and Learning Service. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and young people with visual loss by supporting schools, families and professionals across Devon.
About the role
As an Advisory Teacher for Visual Impairment, you will manage a caseload of children and young people with identified visual loss, working across early years, primary and secondary phases. You will provide specialist advice, assessment, training and, where appropriate, direct teaching to ensure pupils are able to access the curriculum alongside their peers.
You will work collaboratively with schools, families and partner agencies, promoting inclusive practice, building capacity within schools and contributing to improved outcomes for children and young people with low incidence needs.
Key responsibilities include:
- Promoting successful inclusion and learning opportunities for children and young people with visual impairment across all educational settings
- Providing specialist advice, guidance and training to schools, teachers and teaching assistants
- Delivering and modelling effective teaching strategies and specialist interventions
- Managing a caseload and undertaking assessments, monitoring progress and contributing to reviews, including Annual and Transition Reviews
- Writing clear, high-quality reports with SMART outcomes for schools, parents and other professionals
- Advising on specialist resources, technology and access arrangements
- Contributing to multi-agency working and delivering visual impairment awareness training
Essential requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Qualification as a Teacher of Visual Impairment (QTVI) or willingness to undertake the 2 year mandatory qualification
- Grade 2 Braille qualification
This role involves travel across Devon, so access to a car is essential.
This post requires an Enhanced DBS check
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please contact:
Lian Badcock – Lead for Sensory & Physical
lian.badcock@devon.gov.uk – 07866118756
Closing date: 14.05.26
Shortlisting: 15.05.26
Interviews: 20.05.26
How to apply
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.
Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.
Please click Apply Now to see the Job Description.
- DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
- Happy to Talk Flexible Working – The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
- 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 the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
- Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
- For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
- We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
We are looking for an inspirational and dedicated Pastoral Manager to join the Matravers family. If you have relevant experience – or you’re ready for a fresh challenge and a new direction – we would love to hear from you. If you bring real passion, warmth and energy to your work, and you’re excited by the chance to make a difference for our brilliant pupils every day, you’ll fit right in.
Pastoral Managers are a key part of our pastoral system, working collaboratively with a team of Progress Leaders and under the guidance of a Senior Pastoral Manager and Senior Leaders. You will build positive relationships with pupils and families, offer steady support when it’s needed most, and help remove any barriers that might prevent pupils from learning well and feeling confident in school.
What We Offer:
Calm Working Atmosphere: Our school provides a calm and focused environment where pupils can flourish. Pupil behaviour is excellent. We blend traditional approaches with modern twists to create fantastic opportunities for success.
Professional Development: We believe in continuous growth and development. You will benefit from our extensive internal and external professional development programmes, designed to support you at every stage of your career.
Collaborative Environment: Join a successful, collaborative, and committed staff team that will challenge and support you as you progress.
Salary: Grade F (£14.13 – £14.82 per hour) actual salary £19,533 – £20,496 per annum. Term time only, 39 working weeks per year (includes TD Days)
Hours: Monday – Friday 8.20am – 3.00pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch) Full-time or Job Share (Morning/Afternoon options available)
Contract: Specific Purpose Contract
This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact The Stonehenge School for further information.
A bit about us:
The Stonehenge School is a mixed 11 – 16 comprehensive school in south Wiltshire, close to the cathedral city of Salisbury. The school has been judged ‘good’ in each of its last six Ofsted inspections, most recently in September 2022, and pupil numbers are set to increase significantly over the next five years. Our new Phase 2 recently opened and gives us a new SEN area as well as a new hall, Drama studio and music rooms.
Informal visits to the school are welcome; please contact the Head’s PA, Debra Harker on 01980 676660 or e-mail harkerd@stonehenge.wilts.sch.uk
Fairfield Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and all staff are expected to share this commitment. You will be expected to report any concerns relating to the safeguarding of young people in accordance with agreed procedures. If your own conduct in relation to the safeguarding of young people gives cause for concern, Fairfield Trust agreed child and adult protection procedures will be followed.
All posts involving direct contact with young people, children and vulnerable groups are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exception Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
For all roles that involve regulated activity, a DBS check will be required before appointment is confirmed.
Fairfield Trust is a local, independent charity. Its core areas of operation include an independent specialist college for young people with additional needs, alongside residential care services. In addition, Fairfield provides practical learning and work placement opportunities through its commercial ventures: The Weavers, a community pub, and the Fairfield Animal Centre, a visitor attraction and café located within Southwick Country Park, Trowbridge.
The Trust’s mission is: To enable young people to live and work without barriers
Our 5 agreed values are:
Teamwork: We hold ourselves and each other to account, and are better when we work together
Compassion: We act with trust, honesty and kindness in everything we do
Inclusion: We treat each other fairly and with respect
Innovation: We encourage thoughtful, creative and aspirational ideas
Pride: We encourage each other to be proud of who we are and what we do
Brunel College is an independent alternative provision for students in Years 9, 10 & 11. The provision specialises in providing a nurturing environment for vulnerable students, students with SEND and behavioural needs by delivering lessons on a 1:1 and small group work basis, where the focus is on the well-being of our students.
Brunel College is a place where young people can learn through supportive interaction, experience and success. We aim to provide a safe environment for both young people and staff so that the emphasis can be placed upon growing, learning and fulfilling the potential that exists.
We are committed to improving the life chances of our young people by removing barriers to participation and achievement.
Our intention is to create and continually develop a secure, inspiring and responsive environment where each young person is supported holistically to enable them to take ownership of their lives, their learning and their decisions. Brunel College aims to ensure the education and care that children receive is tailored to meet their individual needs and is designed to give them the skills and resilience to improve their life chances.
We aim to support the progress of learners enabling them to gain both practical skills and qualifications for future pathways. The development of the learner’s personal integrity, self-respect and citizenship is central to all work. We aim to instil in each young person an understanding of their inherent value and the value of others and to enable them to go on to live in the world as resilient independent people.
Mission Statement: At Brunel College we take pride in empowering all our young people to Believe, Achieve and Succeed. So that they can thrive in all aspects of their lives now and in the future.
Believe in our students so that:
They feel safe, secure, valued and demonstrate kindness
They make progress academically, emotionally and socially
Achieve excellence for our students by:
Providing a quality, challenging and personalised curriculum
Developing self-confidence, resilience and personal growth
Providing an environment where it is safe to make mistakes
Succeed with our students by:
Enabling them to be able to reach their full potential
Making tomorrow better than today
Having their needs met and embracing diversity
We can achieve this by: Providing a quality, challenging and personalised curriculum. Expecting the highest standards of all staff and students. Developing self-confidence, resilience and personal growth. Providing structured and consistent routines. Providing an environment where it is safe to make mistakes.