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. 

Cover Supervisor 

Grade D 

30.45 hours per week  

Monday-Friday 08:30-15:20 

38.6 weeks per year

The Role 

Starting after the Easter holidays we are looking to appoint a highly motivated, organised and confident person to join our team as a Cover Supervisor who can oversee classes when teachers are absent, ensuring that learning in the classroom is maximised.  

We are looking for someone who has previous experience of working in the education sector and is adaptable and open to development. This is an ideal opportunity for somebody who is maybe thinking of a career in teaching, or an NQT who is yet to secure their first teaching appointment.  

The successful candidate will deliver lessons planned by the teacher but have the ability to improvise if required and work with Heads of Departments to modify the work set. You will ensure that positive behaviour is shown in the classroom and challenge serious behaviour problems in line with the College's behaviour policy. Training will be given in the college's specific IT software, but the successful candidate will need to be able to use Word and Excel proficiently. If you have excellent communication skills, a resilient personality and can confidently liaise with teachers, other members of staff and parents where required, we would love to hear from you. 

Hours and Salary

Monday to Friday 08:30 -15:20. There may be some level of flexibility within the days worked for the right candidate.

Actual salary Grade D point 12 £20,032 for 1175.37 hours per annum as advertised. 

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

Suitable candidates will be contacted to attend for interview. 

The vacancy will be closed once a suitable appointment has been made. 

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

Assistant Principal (Culture & Community Engagement) 

Full time 

Leadership 10-12 

The Role 

As part of our ongoing work to align the College’s leadership structure with current OFSTED priorities and the national expectations set out in the DfE White Paper and wider SEND reforms, an exciting opportunity has arisen for us to appoint an effective leader to the role of Assistant Principal (Culture & Community). 

You will be responsible for and oversee our Rights Respecting School programme; the College's House System; student enrichment; Year 7 transition programme; community engagement and celebration events. 

As a member of our senior team, you will play a key role in delivering the highest quality support and leadership in all aspects of college life in order to ensure equitable access for all.  

The ideal candidate will be someone with middle leadership experience who is looking to progress to the next stage of their teaching career.  

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

Visits to the college will take place on Thursday 26th March 2026 at 14:30 with Sara Jacobs (Principal). Please email recruitment@clystvale.org if you wish to attend. 

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

Closing date for all applications is Sunday 29th March 2026. 

Interviews will be held Thursday 2nd April 2026. 

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