Vacancies

Clyst Vale is a thriving and vibrant 11- 16 Community College situated five miles from Exeter. Visitors to Clyst Vale usually comment on the friendly, orderly atmosphere, the courtesy of our students, and the purposefulness in lessons. We have clear expectations and systems, but far more important are the excellent working relationships we establish between staff and students, as well as staff and parents. We remain the only Secondary school in Devon to be accredited Gold Rights Respecting School status.  

We can offer 

- A unique opportunity to work within a Rights Respecting School with a strong community ethos 

- A supportive CPD programme 

- Free on-site parking 

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 all successful candidates. Online checks will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. 

Please note we do not offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship to non-UK citizens for this role. 

Teacher of Music 0.4-0.45fte 

Part time  

MPS 1-6   

The Role 

Clyst Vale prides itself on its Music offer from year 7 to 11 and starting in September, we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher of Music to join our Performing Arts Department on a 0.4 – 0.45 fte permanent contract. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented practitioner who can inspire a love of music and engage students. The successful candidate will predominantly teach KS3, but there may be occasions where you will teach KS4. 

The position is offered on the main teacher's pay scale MPS 1-6. 

We are looking for: 

- An outstanding teacher with excellent subject knowledge; 

- A practitioner who is keen to enthuse students using a variety of approaches; 

- Experience of teaching Music at GCSE is desirable; 

- A willingness to contribute to the enrichment activities of the Department; 

Applications from ECT’s are welcome and we can offer an excellent induction programme, in partnership with the South West Institute for Teaching, as well as a robust and impactful CPD offer for teachers at all stages of their career. 

Please see the attached application pack for full details of the role. 

To apply, please complete an application form and return to recruitment@clystvale.org 

Please email recruitment@clystvale.org if you wish to arrange a visit to the college. 

You will need to be available to attend for the whole interview day. 

Closing date for all applications is midnight Sunday 14^th June 2026. 

Interviews will be held Monday 22^nd June 2026. 

Caretaker 

Grade C 

30 hours per week  

42 weeks per year 

To include 1 week at Easter and 2 weeks at the end of the summer holidays. 

The Role 

We are pleased to offer the newly created role of Caretaker, on a part time permanent basis, to join our existing facilities team.  You will be part of a small team of staff who look after the day to day running of the site and buildings ensuring that the site is kept clean, secure and fit for purpose. Working term time and 3 weeks during holiday periods you will be out and about carrying out a range of caretaking tasks across the site. 

Starting Tuesday 25th August, we are looking for someone who is energetic, has basic maintenance/DIY skills and is a great team player.  You will be working out and about throughout the college and therefore good interactive skills with both staff and students are essential. 

Salary 

Actual salary £19,210 (pay award pending) 

Please see the attached job description for full details of the role. 

To apply, please complete an application form and return to recruitment@clystvale.org 

You will need to be available to attend for the whole interview day. 

Closing date for all applications is midnight Sunday 28^th June 2026 

Interviews will take place on Thursday 2^nd July 2026 

Head of Department (Science) 

Full time 

MPS/UPS plus a TLR1b 

The Role 

Pending the appointment of a permanent Head of Science, we are looking to appoint a Head of Science, fixed term for the 2026/2027 Autumn term.  

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher looking to move into middle leadership or current middle leader, who may be moving to the area or is on a fixed term contract which is ending soon, to shape the strategic direction of science across KS3 and KS4, and to make a significant impact on student progress and achievement. 

This is a full time position starting in September for 1 term. The successful candidate will be able to teach across key KS3 & KS4 and is offered on the main and upper teacher's pay scale MPS 1-11. 

We are looking for: 

- An outstanding teacher with excellent subject knowledge; 

- A practitioner who is keen to enthuse students using a variety of approaches; 

- Experience of teaching Science at GCSE is essential; 

- Proven track record of improving student progress and attainment 

- Experience of curriculum planning and development 

- Experience working collaboratively within a team 

- A willingness to contribute to the enrichment activities of the Department; 

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details of the role. 

To apply, please complete an application form and return to recruitment@clystvale.org 

Please email recruitment@clystvale.org if you wish visit the college. 

You will need to be available to attend for the whole interview day. 

Closing date for all applications is Thursday 11^th June 2026. 

Interviews will be held Wednesday 17^th June 2026