Vacancies
Early Years Pre-School Practitioner Grade B or C depending on experience £12.85 - £13.26 per hour Full time/term time only
Are you passionate about all aspects of Early Years education, practical learning, and being outdoors?
We are looking for a Level 2 or Level 3 qualified Early Years Preschool Practitioner to join our thriving team as soon as possible. The successful candidate will be willing to take the lead on SEND and help develop our preschool outdoor learning area. Training and support will be provided.
You will need to be calm, cheerful, proactive, and flexible, with a working knowledge of the EYFS. You must have proven experience within a nursery or preschool setting. A positive and encouraging attitude is essential, along with kindness, patience, and the ability to use your initiative.
Successful applicants must be effective team players who are willing to go the extra mile for the children and the team.
Woodbury Church of England Primary School is an exciting and supportive place to work. Situated in a village on the outskirts of Exeter, it benefits from being at the heart of the community.
We are looking for the successful candidate to be able to start on Monday 23rd March, but to come into the setting the week before for some training and handover sessions.
If you have any further questions regarding this role, or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please email us at woodburyadmin@cedartreefederation.org or call 01395 232614.
Please complete the support staff application form below and return to woodburyadmin@cedartreefederation.org by Monday 9th March, interviews will be held on Friday 13th March.
Lunchtime Supervisor
7.5 hours per week 11.45am – 1.15pm Monday - Friday
NJC Grade A £12.65 per hour depending on experience
We are seeking a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Lunchtime Assistant to join our dedicated team as soon as possible. This is a vital role supporting the health, safety, and wellbeing of our pupils during their lunch break.
Main Responsibilities:
Ensure the safety, welfare, and appropriate behaviour of pupils during lunchtime, both indoors and outdoors.
Help to supervise children in the playground, dining areas, and other designated school spaces.
Identify and report potential hazards to ensure a safe environment.
Report significant incidents, injuries, or concerns to the relevant teacher or headteacher.
Maintain confidentiality and follow all school safeguarding and behaviour policies.
Support pupils during wet weather play, ensuring activities are safe, calm, and well-supervised.
The role will require a forward thinking, creative approach. You will need to be calm, cheerful, proactive and flexible. A positive and encouraging attitude is essential, as is kindness and an ability to use your initiative to manage groups of children effectively and fairly.
We are a committed team, who work together to support one another to achieve the best for the children of our school. Training and support will be given.
Woodbury C of E Primary school is an exciting and supportive place to work. Situated within a village on the outskirts of Exeter, it benefits from being at the heart of the community whilst working in partnership with Pinhoe C of E Primary School, as part of the Cedar Tree Federation. If you would be interested in this role and would like to find out more, please contact us via woodburyadmin@cedartreefederation.org and we will organise a call back for you. To apply, please download the application form and return to woodburyadmin@cedartreefederation.org
Clerk to the Governing Board
Approx 200 hours per annum Grade D £13.90 per hour
We are seeking to appoint a Clerk to our Governing Board, which currently comprises Pinhoe C of E Primary School in Exeter and Woodbury C of E Primary School in East Devon. The successful applicant will be an organised and experienced Administrator, with efficient skills in agenda setting, minute taking, record keeping and facilitation. We are looking for someone who can work their annual hours flexibly to meet the needs of the Governors meeting cycle, and be present to minute-take during early evening meetings. A willingness to travel between the schools in our Federation is also important. A desk space will be available at each school for work on site when necessary and applicants can also complete an element of Clerk work remotely. Most of the work will be undertaken during the term time only and hours worked each month depend on the cycle of governance and when meetings are diarised. Full, advance notice of meetings is available on most occasions.
We are a Federation underpinned by a strong Christian distinctiveness, a commitment to CPD and a friendly and supportive governance team. You will be joining a team of forward-thinking professionals, committed to the highest standards of leadership and governance and play a vital role in the future of our governing body.
Experience as a Clerk and knowledge of school governance processes would be advantageous but is not essential. For an informal conversation about this role, please contact Phil Mussell, Chair of Governors, via the office at Woodbury on 01395 232614.
To apply please download an application form and return your application to woodburyadmin@cedartreefederation.org by the closing date of Monday 2nd March 2026
